THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON _ A compound that works like estrogen, but with none of the side effects, has been found to prevent brittle bone disease in mice. The discovery may offer an alternative for older women who stopped hormone replacement therapy because of the risks of cancer and heart disease.

In a study appearing today in the journal Science, researchers say experiments with the compound, called estren, increased bone density and strength in mice that had been surgically altered to mimic menopause. The scientists said they found ...

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