February 01, 2012: Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women
Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say

January 26, 2012: Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified
Researchers zero in on 13 new genetic clues

January 20, 2012: Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress
Personalized treatment might improve health-related quality of life in younger patients

January 03, 2012: Women's Sexual Satisfaction Often Rises With Age: Study
Desire not main motivation for women sexually active in their 60s, 70s and 80s

January 02, 2012: Health Tip: Stay Healthy During Menopause
Here's what you can do

December 20, 2011: Hormone Might Ease Menopause, Boost Women's Sex Life: Study
But trial of DHEA's effects was small and much more research is needed, expert says

November 18, 2011: Tender Breasts From Combo HRT Linked to Higher Cancer Risk
Symptom is significant in estrogen-progestin treatment, not estrogen alone

November 17, 2011: Ovary-Saving Hysterectomy Linked to Early Menopause
Younger women at risk for bone loss, other health problems, researchers say

October 24, 2011: Weight Gain Might Raise Endometrial Cancer Risk
Extra pounds put on after menopause could up the odds, research suggests

October 18, 2011: Hormonal Treatment of Hot Flashes Still OK for Some: Experts
Estrogen alone, at low doses and for short periods, may be safe and effective, report concludes

October 18, 2011: Factors Identified That May Raise Risk of Early Menopause
Studies suggest links to inflammatory diseases and breast cancer genes

September 06, 2011: Aging, Not Menopause, Raises Women's Heart Risks, Study Finds
Hormonal changes not linked to fatal heart attacks in older women, researchers say

September 01, 2011: Smoking Might Raise Sex Hormone Levels After Menopause
Elevated estrogens and androgens could be risk factors for breast, endometrial cancer, study contends

August 31, 2011: Being Heavier May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes for Women Over 60
But that's no reason to put on unhealthy extra pounds, experts say

August 08, 2011: Soy Supplements Don't Ease Bone Loss, Menopausal Symptoms: Study
Women taking high-dose soy isoflavone pills for 2 years even had more hot flashes

August 01, 2011: Health Tip: Don't Let Menopause Get You Down
Suggestions to help ease mood changes

July 27, 2011: Menopause Does Not Boost Diabetes Risk, Study Finds
Exercise and weight control can cut the odds for older women even further, researchers say

July 19, 2011: Drug May Prevent Chemo-Linked Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients
But, experts say treatment may not preserve fertility, has drawbacks

June 16, 2011: HRT May Reduce Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
Hormone treatment may have some protective effect in postmenopausal women, researchers say

June 10, 2011: Experts Say Hormone Replacement Generally Safe in Short-Term
But treatment should be customized for each woman, new guidelines say

June 06, 2011: Could a Woman's Wrinkles Predict Risk of Fractures?
Researchers say menopausal skin holds clues to bone density, but experts have their doubts

June 06, 2011: Flaxseed Fails as Treatment for Hot Flashes
Study found no benefit for controlling symptoms of breast cancer therapy, menopause

June 03, 2011: Meditation May Help Women Cope With Hot Flashes
Mindfulness training reduces bother, not intensity, of menopause symptoms

May 11, 2011: Moms Who Have Twins May Live Longer: Study
Data from 1800s suggests naturally conceived twins might point to better health

April 15, 2011: Estrogen's Role in Breast Cancer Can Fluctuate
Experts explain how timing is everything, turning hormone into friend or foe of the disease

March 25, 2011: Poor Eating Habits May Lead to Anemia in Older Women
Study finds that as nutrient intake declines, risk rises

March 24, 2011: High Levels of PFCs Might Bring Early Menopause
Study found exposure to chemicals may disrupt a woman's endocrine system

March 16, 2011: Health Tip: Is it Hot in Here or Is it 'The Change?'
Common symptoms of menopause

March 08, 2011: Acupuncture May Take Edge Off Menopause Symptoms
Small study finds less severe hot flashes after 10 weeks of treatment

February 28, 2011: Drop in Breast Cancer Among White Women May Have Stalled
Population-wide benefit from patients abandoning hormonal therapies may be ebbing, study finds

February 25, 2011: Early Symptoms in Menopause Might Protect Heart
Study found having hot flashes, night sweats sooner linked to lower risk of cardiovascular trouble

January 31, 2011: With Hormone Therapy, Starting Later May Be Less Risky
Breast cancer odds do not rise when treatment is delayed, U.K. study finds

January 31, 2011: Health Tip: Dealing With Hot Flashes
Suggestions for what to do

January 27, 2011: Study Ties Hot Flashes to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Menopausal reduction in estrogen levels may be protective, researchers say

January 24, 2011: Heavy Smoking Linked to Small Increase in Breast Cancer Risk
Association only noted for premenopausal women with no pregnancies, study says

January 18, 2011: Antidepressant Might Help Ease Hot Flashes
Lexapro could prove an alternative for women who can't use hormone therapy, study suggests

December 03, 2010: Depression Screening Urged for Young Women With Menopause-Like Symptoms
Study reveals a doubling of risk with primary ovarian insufficiency

November 10, 2010: Positive Attitude, Planning May Help Women Through Menopause
Women should start preparing for the change when they hit perimenopause, specialist says

November 09, 2010: Obesity Not Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Mexican Americans
Lower risk may be due to a shorter lifetime exposure to estrogen, researchers suggest

November 09, 2010: Smoking May Raise Risk of Death in Women With Breast Cancer
Likelihood of dying from breast cancer or other causes was significantly higher, study found

October 11, 2010: Estrogen Therapy May Be Linked to Kidney Stones
An association found in postmenopausal women, researchers say

September 09, 2010: Obesity May Up Death Risk in Older Women With Colon Cancer
Women past menopause with a high BMI and large waists had increased risk of dying, study finds

August 10, 2010: Weight a Factor in Breast Cancer Risk After HRT Use
Thinner women faced higher chance of malignancies, review found

July 29, 2010: Menopause Treatment Could Harm Kids, Pets, FDA Warns
Agency reports cases where exposure to hormone spray for skin caused adverse reactions

July 14, 2010: Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory
Impact of extra pounds worse for those who carry fat around their hips, researchers find

July 12, 2010: Fewer Excess Pounds May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes
Study found small but significant reductions with weight loss

June 28, 2010: Blood Test May One Day Predict Menopause, Researchers Say
Level of hormone is predictor, but more studies needed to verify it works

June 04, 2010: Low-Dose HRT Patch May Lessen Stroke Risk
Study suggests that patches offer better odds than hormone therapy in pill form

March 15, 2010: Women's Chromosomes May Affect Blood Pressure
The effect might be strongest after menopause, mouse study suggests

February 19, 2010: Dips in Breast Cancer Rates Seen Most in Affluent Women
Finding suggests that drops in HRT use explain the trend, researchers say