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Aug 31, 2024
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Hormone Therapy May Slow Biological Aging in Women, Study Suggests

But further investigations capable are warranted to confirm the findings, researcher says

Aug 29, 2024
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Poor Physical Function Likely the Main Reason for Higher Fracture Risk in T2D

Skeletal characteristics may not be to blame among older women

Aug 06, 2024
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Acupuncture Reduced Hot Flashes Related to Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer

64% of women reported at least a 50% reduction in hot flash frequency and severity

Jun 24, 2024
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Early Menopause Tied to Higher Risk of Respiratory Mortality

Greatest risk observed for women with bilateral oophorectomy

Jun 13, 2024
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Sleep Disturbance Common in Postmenopausal Women With Troublesome Hot Flashes

Most reported trouble sleeping, staying asleep, and many said their sleep was of poor quality

Jun 07, 2024
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ENDO 2024 Roundup: Teen GLP-1 Coverage; Novel CAH Drug; Hot Flash Risks

More research from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting

Jun 05, 2024
ENDO over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA
Estrogen-Only Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms Increases Ovarian Cancer Risk

Incidence, mortality double over 20 years, while estrogen plus MPA lowers endometrial cancer risk

May 24, 2024
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Hot Flash Drug Succeeds in Two Pivotal Trials

Women had less severe and frequent vasomotor symptoms with the non-hormonal treatment

May 20, 2024
ACOG over a photo of the Moscone Center, in San Francisco, CA
Halle Berry's Menopause; Orangutan Treats Wound; Most Influential People in Health

Health news and commentary gathered by ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ staff

May 03, 2024
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Can Testosterone Aid Women's Menopausal Symptoms?

Some physicians prescribe the hormone to women, while others call for more data

Apr 16, 2024
A computer rendered testosterone molecule.
Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Women's Health Research

Says it's "the most comprehensive set of executive actions ever taken to improve women's health"

Mar 18, 2024
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Beyond Kegels: Brittany Mahomes' Pelvic Floor Woes Post-Childbirth

An ob/gyn and a pelvic floor physical therapist weigh in

Mar 12, 2024
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FDA OKs First Interchangeable Biosimilars for Denosumab

New products will carry all the same indications as Prolia and Xgeva, though launch date unclear

Mar 06, 2024
FDA APPROVED Interchangeable biosimilars to Prolia and Xgeva over a computer rendering of bone affected by osteoporosis.
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