Certain rare gene mutations can contribute significantly to low levels of a beneficial form of cholesterol in the blood, researchers have found. (hhmi.org)
The researchers said their finding could lead to new treatments that might help ease symptoms of menopause, but more research is needed to understand how other rare gene variants could affect hot flashes. (health.com)
While doctors don't know why some instances of early onset happen, scientists have isolated rare genes that can directly cause it in a many cases. (bookbrowse.com)