Hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of a difficult menopause could be early warning flags for dementia, a new study suggests. Women who exhibit more menopause symptoms are more likely to develop early signs of dementia like decreased mental function and mild behavioral impairment, compared with women who have an easier transition, researchers reported… read on > read on >
Social media influencers tout the benefits of “cycle syncing” to boost strength training results among women. The idea is that women who lift weights during their period build more muscle, because their bodies are flooded with the female hormone estrogen. But there’s absolutely nothing to this trendy notion, a new small-scale study argues. Researchers found… read on > read on >
Need help figuring out breastfeeding? There’s an app for that, researchers say. “Telelactation” support is effective in promoting breastfeeding among new mothers, according to a new report published Feb. 27 in JAMA Network Open. Moms who received virtual support through a free app reported slightly higher rates of breastfeeding six months after delivery, compared to… read on > read on >
Many young women entering menopause suffer needlessly from symptoms related to the transition, a new study suggests. More than half of women aged 30 to 35 have already developed moderate to severe symptoms of impending menopause, researchers found. These include mood swings, delayed or absent periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, painful sex, heart palpitations and… read on > read on >
Women experience a great deal of pain or discomfort from common gynecological problems like endometriosis, heavy or irregular periods and ovarian cysts. But even worse, these reproductive health problems might be increasing their risk of heart disease and stroke, according to new findings published Feb. 24 in the journal Heart. Women with one or more… read on > read on >
A parent’s mental health appears to influence their kids’ chances of developing anxiety, ADHD and other behavioral disorders, a new study says. Children were more than four times as likely to develop severe ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) if their caregiver had poor or fair mental health, compared to kids of caregivers in excellent mental health, researchers… read on > read on >
Turns out, Americans may be drinking less coffee, soda and tea, but they’re getting more caffeine than ever. A new study of more than 49,000 U.S. adults found that while fewer are sipping caffeinated drinks, those who do are choosing much stronger doses, with coffee taking the lead. The result? Caffeine intake is rising, even… read on > read on >
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a major lawsuit yesterday, accusing 13 e-cigarette companies of illegally selling flavored vapes and targeting young kids through deceptive marketing. The 192-page complaint claims the companies — Puff Bar, Evo Brands, PVG2, Demand Vape, Magellan, Happy Distro, Midwest Goods, Pod Juice, Safa Goods, Mi-One, Mylé, MVH I and… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 (HealthDay news) — Superhero slugfests and TV tough-guy shootouts might have long-term effects on a preschool boy’s behavior, a new study says. Boys exposed to violent media between ages 3 and 5 are more likely to develop aggressive and antisocial behaviors by the time they turn 15, researchers report. “Our study… read on > read on >
Women of color are less likely to receive prompt follow-up testing after abnormal mammogram results, a new study has found. Minority women are less likely than white women to receive a same-day advanced imaging or biopsy after an abnormal mammogram, even though they have similar access to those services, researchers reported. Black women were 44%… read on > read on >
