Nano is a prefix meaning extremely small.. When quantifiable, it translates to one-billionth, as in the nanosecond. Nano comes from the Greek word nanos, meaning dwarf..ano is a prefix meaning extremely small.. When quantifiable, it translates to one-billionth, as in the nanosecond. Nano comes from the Greek word nanos, meaning dwarf..
Aug. 19, 2003 -- Obese women may be more likely to develop breast cancer largely because their bodies produce more estrogen than thin women do. New research suggests that the increase in breast cancer risk faced by obese postmenopausal women may largely be due to higher levels of estrogens circulating in their bodies.
Scientists have long known that lower estrogen levels after menopause can cause fat storage to shift from the hips and thighs to the abdomen. Now, a groundbreaking study, co-authored by the Mayo Clinic, has determined why: Proteins, revved up by the estrogen drop, cause fat cells to store more fat. The study also revealed a double whammy: These cellular changes also slow down fat-burning by the body. Even though the research doesnât provide weight-loss solutions, it may bring a sense of relief to millions of middle-aged women who have been fighting an often losing battle against the dreaded âpost-meno belly.â.