Hair loss in middle-aged females is common, affecting up to two-thirds of women after menopause. The exact reasons remain unclear, although evidence suggests a hormonal and genetic predisposition. A presentation at The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, September 22-25, 2021, will address common hair loss problems and review new therapies and treatment approaches to stimulate hair growth and minimize thinning. There are many different types of…

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has announced the release of “Management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: the 2021 position statement of The North American Menopause Society.” This new position statement reflects the latest thinking and findings regarding risk factors and available risk-assessment tools for identifying women who are candidates for pharmacologic therapy, as well as clarification of appropriate intakes of calcium, vitamin D, and protein to maintain bone…

Guest columnists Alice Bast, CEO of Beyond Celiac and Alan Ehrlich, MD, Board Chair of Beyond Celiac discuss celiac disease and how it affects women's health.

Adults under 60 who spend most of their days sitting have a higher risk of stroke compared to those who spend more time being physically active, a new study finds. People who reported sitting eight or more hours daily and were not very physically active otherwise were seven times more at risk of having a stroke than people who spent fewer than four hours being sedentary and at least 10 minutes exercising each day, according to a study published in Stroke from the American Heart…

New study suggests that dancing improves cholesterol levels, physical fitness, self-image, and self-esteem in postmenopausal women.

Dr. Ula Abed Alwahab and Dr. Tiffany Cochran discuss the new weight loss drug Wegovy™ and how it can help individuals who struggle with obesity.

The FDA approved semaglutide (Wegovy™) 2.4 mg injection under the skin once weekly for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one health condition (e.g., high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or obstructive sleep apnea) in addition to participating in a weight management program.

Toddlers who were breastfed for any amount of time had lower blood pressure than those who were not breastfed at all, according to a new study, suggesting once again that "breast is best" for health. The reduction in blood pressure found in the study "is of clinically important magnitude and surprising," Dr. Lori Feldman-Winter told CNN in an email. Feldman-Winter, who was not involved in the study, is the chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding. "I may have…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) is voluntarily recalling all lots of five NEUTROGENA® and AVEENO® aerosol sunscreen product lines to the consumer level. Internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. Consumers should stop using the affected products and follow the instructions set forth below. The only sunscreen products impacted are aerosol products, specifically: NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense® aerosol sunscreen,NEUTROGENA® Cool Dry Sport aerosol…

Key takeaways: Myfembree (relugolix/estradiol/norethindrone acetate) was recently FDA-approved to treat heavy monthly bleeding due to uterine fibroids — the first once-daily oral medication to treat this condition.Myfembree was very effective in clinical trials and helped lighten bleeding for over 70% of people taking it. Myfembree can cause bone loss, so you should only take it for a total of two years to avoid serious bone problems like osteoporosis.Myfembree is currently available at…

Read Dr. Tara Iyer's, Dr. Tiffany Cochran's and Dr. Tosin Goje's guest column on vaginal yeast infections. These experts share what women can do when they suspect it's a vaginal yeast infection as well as discuss the newly approved therapy for this common and irritating condition!

Listen to Dr. Tiffany Cochran and Dr. Tara Iyer discuss midlife women's health topics and answer women's health questions.

Vaginal pessaries are an excellent, low risk treatment option for women who have pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence. Dr. Shannon Wallace discusses the types of pessaries available and how they work.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Wegovy (semaglutide) injection (2.4 mg once weekly) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol), for use in addition to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity. This under-the-skin injection is the first approved drug for chronic weight management in adults with general obesity or overweight since…

In September 2023, SCYNEXIS issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 2 lots of BREXAFEMME (ibrexafungerp tablets) to the consumer level in the US market due to potential cross contamination with a non-antibacterial ß-lactam drug substance in the ibrexafungerp citrate used to manufacture the BREXAFEMME® tablets.Scynexis has Brexafemme temporarily unavailable and the company cannot estimate when the product will return to the market.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved…

Read Dr. Holly L Thacker’s column on CHEESE! Everything you wanted to know about which cheeses are healthy and which cheeses you should avoid.

Dr. Roxanne B. Sukol and Dr. Holly J. Pederson share the latest updates on the advancement in breast cancer genetic testing and management.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares tips for the best ways to protect your skin from the sun and what you really need to know about sunscreens.

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Listen to the virtual midlife women's health event! Speaking of Women's Health hosted a free online event where Dr. Tiffany Cochran and Dr. Tara Iyer discussed popular midlife women's health topics, including menopause, skin care, hormones and osteoporosis and then answered women's questions. Listen to the Recording!

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on the common, dreaded, irritating cold sores caused by the common virus herpes simplex (I or II).