Testosterone therapy is not routinely recommended for postmenopausal women, in part because long-term safety data remain limited. It is, however, prescribed off label to help women suffering from low libido. A new study links ...
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Bone mineral density significantly decreases during and after menopause due to dropping levels of estrogen. Historically, estrogen therapy has been prescribed to help protect bones, but a new study suggests that the addition ...
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For older adults with heart failure (HF), leaving the hospital alive does not always mean returning to an independent life. Loss of independence can reduce quality of life, increase caregiver burden and raise care needs. ...
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A new USC-led study links abnormal immature astroglia, star-shaped cells that support brain function, to lower fluid intelligence, or the ability to solve new problems, in older adults with epilepsy. Researchers from the ...
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The success stories of GLP-1 weight-loss medications are dominating the airwaves. Midlife women, who commonly experience weight gain resulting from menopause, have been especially drawn to the drugs.
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Postmenopausal women are at greater risk for multiple health issues, such as hip fractures and urinary tract infections (UTIs), due to estrogen loss.
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A new rapid attribution study by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) finds that human-induced climate change made the June 2026 heat wave in Belgium 3.9°C hotter and more than doubled the number of heat-related deaths. Of the ...
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Researchers are using AI tools to analyze simple facial photographs to determine key indicators of a person's health. Mass General Brigham researchers built FAHR-Face (Foundation Artificial Intelligence for Health Recognition), ...
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Loneliness is common in older adults, and the mental and physical health risks associated with the condition are difficult for medical professionals to recognize and treat. To address this need, researchers from Virginia ...
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Family caregivers often put their own health second. For those already living with cardiovascular conditions, caregiving can add to their physical and emotional strain.
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