Tag: July 15

On This Day 14 Years Ago – Hormone Replacement Therapy took a dive!

On: By: Philip Wake
On 15th July 2002 research by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) suggested that women who take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms are 26% more likely to develop breast cancer and may be at increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Following the report the use of HRT decreased by 50% but many women still believed the benefits outweigh the risks. I should have thought it was a no-brainer that for those women who suffer the worst effects of the menopause the extra risk Read more [...]

Memory 2012-07-15: Flags out for the Olympic Torch Relay

On: By: Philip Wake
On 15th July 2012 the Olympic Torch Relay 2012 went through Gosport around 5:30pm. so many people there and excited - even the policemen were joining in - particular the ones on motor bikes who were blowing a whistle and holding out their left hand for the crown to touch! It was a moving experience and reminded what it is to be British! Read more [...]