Menopause

A recent review highlights a significant gap in research on how to best prepare people with mental illness for the menopause transition. While menopause can bring physical symptoms, it may…

Fibroids are noncancerous growths in the uterus that affect up to 70% of women by menopause. While common, most fibroids do not cause symptoms or require treatment. However, some women…

Ultra-processed foods-those with added artificial ingredients, preservatives, and flavorings-make up about 70% of the U.S. food supply. While convenient and tasty, these foods are often high in added sugars, unhealthy…

A recent study reveals that brain fog and cognitive problems in long COVID patients are connected to higher inflammation and reduced brain stress adaptation. This is the first research comparing…

Hip fractures in older women are a major health concern, often leading to severe pain, muscle and bone loss, reduced mobility, and a higher risk of future fractures and mortality.…

Recent research suggests that certain probiotics, known for supporting gut health, may also help reduce negative feelings day-to-day. The connection between the gut and brain, often called the gut-brain axis,…

A large new study has revealed that more than 10% of women using the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States experience serious medical complications. This research, analyzing health data…

School dinners could encourage picky teens to expand their food choices, according to new research led by the University of Bristol and published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and…

A new study suggests that probiotics—“good” bacteria often found in foods like yogurt—could help ease the side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients. Chemotherapy is a common and powerful…

Millions of women unknowingly live with risks for heart, kidney, and metabolic diseases, which are closely linked to heart disease, the leading cause of death among women. The American Heart…

A new study from the Salk Institute suggests that a group of proteins called estrogen-related receptors (ERRs) may help fix problems with energy production in muscle cells, potentially offering new…

A decade of progress in reducing smoking during pregnancy in England is now at risk due to NHS budget cuts, according to health experts. A new article published in the…

New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) reveals that women who gain significant weight after the age of 20 and either have their first child after…

Most women experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. After this, they are more likely to face long-term health problems, including fatty liver disease, which occurs when fat…

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a key U.S. agency responsible for researching and promoting workplace safety, is facing significant staff reductions under the Trump administration’s proposed…

Many women struggle with symptoms during menopause, but for those with serious mental illnesses, this life stage can be even more difficult. A new study highlights a major gap in…

A recent report reveals that nearly seven in ten men in England-69.7%-are now classified as overweight or obese, a figure significantly higher than the 59.2% recorded for women. Overall, 64.5%…

Menopause marks a major turning point in a woman’s life. It is the time when the ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone, and menstrual periods come to a…

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life when her ovaries stop producing hormones like estrogen and progesterone. This change can bring uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, night…

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life that brings many changes. One common change is weight gain, especially around the belly. This happens because hormone levels, especially estrogen,…