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HRT Users with APOE e4 Gene Face Alzheimer's Risk

1/11/2025

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Women using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) who carry the APOE e4 gene variant may be at an increased risk for Alzheimer's, according to researchers from Liverpool John Moores University. Their study uncovered concerning Alzheimer's biomarkers in these HRT users, highlighting the urgent need for further research to evaluate the safety of HRT for those at risk.

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Women using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) who carry the APOE e4 gene variant may be at an increased risk for Alzheimer's, according to researchers from Liverpool John Moores University. Their study uncovered concerning Alzheimer's biomarkers in these HRT users, highlighting the urgent need for further research to evaluate the safety of HRT for those at risk.