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Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops. It usually occurs naturally, most often after age 45. Menopause happens because the woman's ovary stops producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Study compares the effects of traditional versus commercial Korean Doenjang on menopausal symptoms, finding that traditional variants with high beneficial microorganisms are more effective in reducing these symptoms and improving cardiovascular and gut health.

21 Apr 2024

Patient-centered cardiovascular care enhances outcomes

Adult cardiovascular care centered on the patient can improve individuals' experiences and their medical outcomes, according to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published today in Circulation.

12 Apr 2024

Study provides reassurance regarding the safety of using hormone therapy after age 65 years

After the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 2002, many women have resisted taking hormone therapy (HT), especially after age 65 years, because of fears of increased risks for various cancers and heart disease.

10 Apr 2024

Earlier menopause combined with high cardiovascular risk linked to cognitive problems later

Earlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later, according to a new study published in the April 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Apr 2024

Cardiovascular risk can rise sharply after women go through menopause

Study shows women quickly catch up to men in terms of cardiovascular risk; underscores the need for increased awareness and screening.

2 Apr 2024

Research reveals brain morphology and connectivity changes in postmenopausal women

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 6, entitled, "Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women: automatic segmentation of whole-brain and thalamic subnuclei and resting-state fMRI."

1 Apr 2024

Study reveals strong bidirectional relationship between perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders

Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression compared with those who do not, according to research published March 28th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

29 Mar 2024

Researchers identify increased brain tumor risk with specific contraceptive use

The intracranial meningioma risk associated with progestogen use.

28 Mar 2024

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

For Endometriosis Awareness Month, NewsMedical interviewed Audrey Tsang, CEO of Clue.

22 Mar 2024

Middle age: A critical turning point for brain health and cognition

Review emphasizes the significance of midlife for cognitive trajectories and brain health, advocating for research models that capture non-linear changes to better understand the unique processes occurring during this period.

20 Mar 2024

Empowering women through self-care: A leap towards health equity

The potential of self-care interventions to improve the health and well-being of girls and women to promote equity, gender equality, and human rights.

20 Mar 2024

The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

A new study published in Nature explores the safety and benefits of this diet in adults with cancer, in addition to its feasibility in this population.

15 Mar 2024

Study: More women experience cardiovascular disease following a depression diagnosis than men

People with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a depression diagnosis than men, according to a new study published today in JACC: Asia.

12 Mar 2024

Key protein identified in protecting women from fatty liver disease

New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows how oestrogen protects against MASLD, a fatty liver disease that has increased dramatically during the current obesity epidemic.

9 Mar 2024

Empowering Change: How Hologic is Shaping the Future of Women's Healthcare

Hologic, Inc. is a global medical technology innovator primarily focused on improving women’s health and well-being through early detection and treatment.

8 Mar 2024

New approach needed to better prepare and support women during menopause transition, experts say

A new approach to menopause that better prepares and supports women during midlife is needed – going beyond medical treatments, to empower women using high-quality information on symptoms and treatments, empathic clinical care and workplace adjustments as required, says a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.

6 Mar 2024