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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Many heart devices are given approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration without being adequately tested on women, researchers say. Read Summary >
