Top Menopause News
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HRT Not Likely to Cause Weight Gain: Study
Many women worry that hormone replacement therapy will cause them to gain weight, but researchers say HRT is less likely to cause weight gain than contraceptive hormones. Read Summary > -
Should Women Boycott the Term 'Menopause?'
Menopause is a single day in a woman's life, and some experts believe the term isn't specific enough to describe the confusing process this experience entails. Read Summary > -
Meditation Classes May Ease Severe Hot Flashes: Study
Attending classes that teach meditation and stretching exercises can help improve quality of life for women who have severe hot flashes, researchers say. Read Summary > -
5 Ways Menopause Can Affect Sleep
A health reporter talks about five ways menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes can affect sleep. Read Summary > -
Early Menopause Linked to Chemicals in Skillets, Household Products
Researchers at West Virginia University School of Medicine have found that a chemical found in such household items as food containers and non-stick skillets may be linked to early menopause. Read Summary > -
Acupuncture May Ease Symptoms of Menopause
Results from a recent small study suggest that traditional Chinese acupuncture may help reduce the severity of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. Read Summary > -
Early Hot Flashes May Be Blessing in Disguise: Study
A new long-term study has found that women who have hot flashes at the start of menopause but not later seem to have a lower risk of heart attack or death compared to women who never experience hot flashes or whose flashes persist long after the start of menopause. Read Summary > -
Sugary Drinks May Increase Blood Pressure Risk
British researchers say drinking sugary sodas and fruit drinks is linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure among adults. Read Summary >
