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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.

Running helps to prevent weight or fat gain in the long-term, study shows

Recently, some media outlets have highlighted that it is a myth that running will help you lose weight/fat.

6 Feb 2024

Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows

Study finds moderate kimchi consumption linked to lower obesity rates in South Korean adults, with specific types of kimchi associated with reduced abdominal obesity.

4 Feb 2024

New trial explores cold-pressed castor oil as safe, natural treatment for dry-eye disease

Researchers at the University of Auckland are running a trial of castor oil as a potential safe and natural treatment for dry-eye disease following a successful pilot study.

2 Feb 2024

Study uncovers significant association between cereal fiber intake and reduced rheumatoid arthritis prevalence

Researchers investigated the association between dietary fiber and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

1 Feb 2024

1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

Researchers measured the point prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) using both confirmed and provisional diagnoses.

1 Feb 2024

Study links heavy metals to depleted ovarian reserves

Middle-aged women with elevated levels of heavy metals are more likely to have depleted ovarian function and egg reserves, which may lead to earlier arrival of menopause and its negative health effects, a new University of Michigan study shows.

25 Jan 2024

Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Middle-aged women who are exposed to toxic metals may have fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

25 Jan 2024

Study: Cold water swimming a "lifesaver" for menopausal women

Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report significant improvements to their physical and mental symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

24 Jan 2024

Does space travel impact the human reproductive system?

How space travel, space radiation, and microgravity affect human reproductive functions.

22 Jan 2024

Urinary incontinence associated with higher odds of future disability

If you are one of the 30% to 50% of women experiencing urinary incontinence, new research suggests that it could turn into a bigger health issue.

12 Jan 2024

Study identifies hormonal and reproductive factors for rheumatoid arthritis in women

Early menopause-;before the age of 45-;taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and having 4 or more children are among several hormonal and reproductive factors linked to a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal RMD Open.

9 Jan 2024

Prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis in rats by sesame oil

Study demonstrates that daily supplementation with sesame oil in a rat model effectively prevents post-menopausal osteoporosis by maintaining serum estrogen and aromatase levels, suggesting its potential as a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

4 Jan 2024

Physically active women less likely to develop breast cancer before menopause

Regular leisure time physical activity may reduce the risk of breast cancer for women before menopause, according to new research funded by Breast Cancer Now.

15 Dec 2023

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

The impact of the contraceptive medication-induced change in hormonal levels on the vaginal microbiome.

7 Dec 2023

Researchers receive $2 million NSF grant to continue fight against airborne pathogens

Bahareh Behkam and collaborators have received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue their fight against airborne pathogens

6 Dec 2023

Study finds link between early coronary heart disease and dementia

Adults diagnosed with coronary heart disease, especially before the age of 45, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia later in life, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

29 Nov 2023

Women who sit for 6 hours a day twice as likely to develop uterine fibroids

Clocking up 6 or more hours of sedentary leisure time every day may double a woman's risk of uterine fibroids before she's gone through the menopause, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

28 Nov 2023

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about period changes

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about how their periods might change towards the end of their reproductive life, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

21 Nov 2023

Intestinal hormones hold promise for halting liver scarring

Hormone therapy may be associated with menopause and fertility treatment, but now an SDU-led research team reports that certain intestinal hormones seem to have a beneficial effect on the processes behind the formation of scar tissue in the liver (liver fibrosis).

16 Nov 2023

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

The Journal of Clinical Medicine review explores cannabis as a self-management strategy for endometriosis pain, revealing its potential to reduce gut inflammation and improve gut permeability, thereby alleviating bloating and suppressing pain through interactions with the endocannabinoid system and gut microbiota.

14 Nov 2023