The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Estradiol Gel, 0.06%, for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes associated with menopause. This approval provides women experiencing menopause-related symptoms with a new option for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a hormone that naturally declines during menopause. The Estradiol…
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Recent research indicates a curious trend among females regarding the onset of menstruation. Girls born in the 2000s start their periods approximately six months earlier than previous generations. A study published in JAMA Network Open (May, 2024) reveals that the average age of menarche—the first menstrual period—has decreased from 12.5 years in the 1950s and…
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This is alarming news for the over 100 million women who use tampons during their menstrual cycle: Toxic metals have been found in tampons. Tampons have generally been considered safe and healthy products. Granted, women who use tampons may be at higher risk for toxic shock syndrome if they are used incorrectly or left in…
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New research suggests that drinking beetroot juice daily may help protect heart health after menopause. The study, conducted by Pennsylvania State University, found that beetroot juice is high in nitrates, which can improve blood vessel function and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women. A small study of 24 women in early and…
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For years, birth workers and maternal advocates in the US have been horrified by the rates of maternal mortality reported yearly. How could the best funded healthcare system in the world be failing mothers so badly? New research by Rutgers Health and other universities suggests that it may not be. In fact, they believe the…
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If you’re married, chances are good that you SHARE health challenges! A study was published in December 2023 in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), which examined patterns of hypertension in four different countries, namely China, England, India, and the United States. The main aim of this study was to investigate the likelihood…
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As consumers, we often assume that our cosmetics and personal care products are safe. But did you know that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives about 5000 reports yearly about cosmetics-related health problems? These reports are known as Adverse Event Reports (AERs) and are submitted to the FDA by consumers, healthcare professionals, and…
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Last week, we told you about how PFAS have been found in almost half of America’s drinking water. As if that’s not bad enough, the news gets worse. Shocking results from a recent study have found that while they increase the risk of cancer for everyone, that increase is doubled in women. The study found…
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Researchers have added one more convincing reason to get us up and moving: a greater ability to handle pain. A recent study published in the journal PLOS One found that regular exercise effectively reduces or prevents chronic pain without medication. Researchers analyzed a sample of 10,732 participants from the Tromsø study, Norway’s largest population study. …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given final approved to a new nonhormonal medicine, Fezolinetant, for hot flashes. For decades, women who can’t or choose not to take hormones to alleviate hot flashes, a common symptom in menopause, have always had no effective treatment options. But now there’s a new alternative. Developed by…
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