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Varying Associations ID'd Between Hormone Therapy, Young-Onset Breast Cancer
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 – Associations between hormone therapy and young-onset breast cancer (diagnosed at younger than 55 years) vary, according to a study published online in the July issue of The...
Stratifying BMI by Waist Circumference Improves Mortality Risk Prediction in Postmenopausal Women
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 – Stratifying body mass index (BMI) categories by waist circumference (WC) thresholds improves mortality risk prediction in postmenopausal women, according to a study...
Many Indicators of Anger Expression Decrease With Age in Women
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 – Aging is significantly related to anger in women, with most indicators of anger expression decreasing with age, according to a study published online July 1 in Menopause....
Excess Weight Increases Risk of Health Double-Whammy Among Older Women
TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 — Older women carrying excess weight have a higher risk of a life-threatening double-whammy, a new study says. Women past menopause with a higher body mass index (BMI) were more ...
Type Of Hormone Therapy Can Alter Breast Cancer Risk, Study Says
MONDAY, July 7, 2025 — Some women have expressed concerns about the risk of breast cancer associated with using hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and night sweats, and no...
Regular Sexual Activity Linked to Fewer Genitourinary-Related Symptoms in Menopause
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 – Regular sexual activity is associated with a lower prevalence of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)-related symptoms, according to a study published online June 25 in...
Moderate-to-Severe Asthma Up for Female Permanent Night Shift Workers
THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 – Female permanent night shift workers have higher odds of moderate-to-severe asthma than female day workers, but this relationship is not seen in men, according to a study...
Plant-Based Diet Tied to Weight Loss, Fewer Hot Flashes in Postmenopausal Women
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 – A plant-based diet rich in soy, regardless of the level of processing, may benefit both hot flash and weight management in postmenopausal women, according to a study...
ASCO: Elinzanetant Cuts Vasomotor Symptoms in Women With Breast Cancer on Endocrine Therapy
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 – For women with moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with endocrine therapy for hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer, elinzanetant, a neurokinin-targeted...
Can A Vegan Diet Reduce Menopause Symptoms?
MONDAY, June 2, 2025 — Hot flashes, night sweat and other symptoms making menopause hellish for you? You might consider going vegan, a new study suggests Severe hot flashes decreased by 92% among a g...
Earlier Natural Menopause Risk Increased for Women in Socially Vulnerable Neighborhoods
THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 – Women residing in U.S. neighborhoods with high social vulnerability have a higher risk for earlier natural menopause, according to a study published online May 22 in JAMA...
High Midlife Cortisol Tied to Later Risk for Alzheimer Disease in Postmenopausal Women
THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 – Postmenopausal women with high midlife cortisol have an increased risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online April 24 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. A...
More Research Needed to Prepare People With Mental Illness for Menopause
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Few studies examine how people living with a mental illness may be best prepared for the menopause transition, considering both menopause symptoms and psychiatric symptoms,...
Hormone Therapy Tied to Worse Bladder Health in Postmenopausal Women
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – Hormone therapy use is linked to worse bladder health in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online April 29 in Menopause. Camille P. Vaughan, M.D., from the ...
Landmark Women's Health Study Saved From Funding Cuts
MONDAY, April 28, 2025 — In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won't slash funding for the Women's Health Initiative, a major research project focused ...
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