Cardiology

Hot flashes could signal increased risk of heart disease

Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of menopause, have already been shown to interfere with a woman's overall quality of life. A new study shows that, particularly for younger midlife women (age 40-53 years), frequent ...

Oncology & Cancer

Study shows greater impact of chemotherapy on fertility

Current estimates of the impact of chemotherapy on women's reproductive health are too low, according to a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study. The researchers say their analysis of the age-specific, long-term ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Hot flashes, yet another early indicator for Alzheimer's disease

As if hot flashes alone weren't bad enough for women going through the menopause transition, a new study suggests that, especially when they occur during sleep, hot flashes may be early indicators of a woman's increased risk ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Survey shows lack of brain health awareness among women

Nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women, but according to a Women's Alzheimer's Movement at Cleveland Clinic survey, 82% of women aren't even aware that they're at greater risk for developing the ...

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