Health
Menopause bring new risks for women's heart health
The risk of having heart disease grows as a woman ages, so women need to be familiar with their heart disease risk factors, the American Heart Association (AHA) says.
Oct 20, 2023
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News tagged with menopause
Health
Managing sleep during menopause
Women typically go through menopause between the ages of 45–55. It's a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive cycle. This transition can usher in many symptoms, including hot flashes, anxiety ...
Oct 19, 2023
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Medications
Women are turning to cannabis to treat menopause symptoms, study suggests
A new University of Alberta study published in BMJ Open suggests many women in Alberta use cannabis to treat symptoms of menopause despite a lack of evidence that it is effective for menopause symptoms.
Oct 18, 2023
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Health
The 'male menopause'—what you need to know
East Midlands Ambulance Service is reportedly giving men up to a year of paid leave for "andropause related issues", which some are calling the "male menopause."
Oct 13, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast health during menopause
Your risk of breast cancer increases with age, especially after menopause. Around eight out of 10 breast cancer cases happen in women over 50.
Oct 12, 2023
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Gastroenterology
What's in your gut could be aggravating your menopause symptoms
Over the last decade, a lot has been learned about what a person's poop says about their overall health. Factors such as frequency of defecation and stool consistency can signify a number of health problems. A new study suggests ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Medications
Contraceptive pills can lower the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
Contraceptive pills can reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while hormone treatment in connection with menopause can increase the risk later in life. In a new study of more than 200,000 women in the UK, researchers at ...
Oct 9, 2023
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Neuroscience
Menopausal hormone changes linked to cognitive deficits
A new study led by UCLA neurologist Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl sheds light on the underlying mechanisms linking menopause to cognitive deficits and brain atrophy, revealing a crucial role for estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) in astrocytes. ...
Sep 28, 2023
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hot flashes in cold weather: Study suggests brown adipose tissue activity may explain why
It seems counter-intuitive for women to experience hot flashes in cold temperatures but, thanks to declining estrogen levels that cause narrowing of the thermoneutral zone, changes in body core temperature can induce sweating ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
New technologies aid in accurately identifying bone fragility
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for assessing bone mass and evaluating fracture risk. But new technologies shed light on knowledge gaps not filled by DXA alone and sometimes suggest the need for ...
Sep 27, 2023
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