Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the importance of the month of May when we celebrate National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, Mother's Day and National Nurses Week.

New study suggests that some of the same genetic variants that help to predict reproductive aging are associated with frequency and severity of hot flashes. CLEVELAND, Ohio (April 28, 2021)—Hot flashes are a hallmark of the menopause transition. Yet, they don’t strike with the same frequency or severity for all women. A new study suggests that some of the same genetic factors that affect a woman’s reproductive life cycle may also help predict her likelihood of having bothersome hot flashes.

Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: We interrupt your yawns with an important announcement.

If you're trying to get by on about six hours or less of sleep a night during the work week, you're setting up your brain for future failure, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications.

After following nearly 8,000 people for 25 years, the study found a higher dementia risk with a "sleep duration of six hours or less at age 50 and 60" as

All adults in the United States are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, with all 50 states and Washington, D.C., meeting the April 19 deadline President Joe Biden had set for opening eligibility. Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont were the last states to open eligibility to everyone age 16 and older on Monday. The April 19 deadline had been moved up from the May 1 goal Biden initially set for all adults to qualify for vaccination.

Half of adults in the United States have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 33% of adults are fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 25% of all American adults 18 and up are providing care or assistance to a family member or friend with a long-term illness or disability, primarily the elderly. And this is no easy feat since caring for an elderly person entails providing companionship, assisting with housework, supplying physical care, and even providing medical assistance in some cases. With that said, we have a few tips to offer on the matter:

Read Dr. Tiffany Cochran's column on rosacea and their common symptoms, the different types of rosacea and the best treatments for your specific rosacea diagnosis.

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on the skinny, fat and sweet truth about chocolate! Did you know that chocolate as well as other foods and activities have fabulous flavonoids that boost the neurotransmitters in our bodies and make us feel good?

If you are approaching menopause and you have some extra belly fat, new research suggests you might want to shed some inches now.

Women who carry weight around their midsection during menopause may be more likely to develop heart disease even if their overall weight remains the same, researchers report.

For every 20% increase in belly fat, the thickness of the carotid artery lining grew by 2%, according to their study. The carotid arteries carry blood to the head and neck,

The length of the female reproductive period (the time from the onset of menses to the final menstrual period) has important health implications. A new study compared the length of reproductive periods for women with type 1 diabetes with women without diabetes to confirm the effect diabetes has on the female reproductive system. Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

Insulin plays a key role in

Don't skip your breast cancer screening mammogram.

This is the overarching message of an extended study of more than a half-million Swedish women. Those who missed even one recommended screening mammogram were more likely to die from breast cancer, the study found.

The new findings -- which appear March 2 in the journal Radiology -- are concerning given the widespread delays and cancellations of preventative cancer screenings that took place during early stages of

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the three stages of menopause and how women can know when they are entering each menopause stage.

Having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Symptoms brought on by menopausal insomnia might be the cause. Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares how to gain a better night’s sleep with these helpful tips!

A new study shows that deaths from heart disease in young women have increased in the past decade due to obesity, type 2 diabetes and diseases of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia and preterm delivery.

Although heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, cancer has been the main cause of death among young women in the United States. For the study, researchers used death certificates to compare deaths from cancer with deaths from heart disease in women under age 65 between

Dr. Matthew Wright and Dr. Megan Kruse provide an overview of Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) and the most recent advances.

Dr. Paul M. Saluan discusses why females have a higher rate of ACL injuries compared to males at all ranges of activity from recreational to professional sports.

Pregnancy complications and early menopause increase women's future risk of heart disease. Cardiologists, gynaecologists and endocrinologists recommend how to help middle-aged women prevent later heart problems.

"Physicians should intensify the detection of hypertension in middle-aged women," states the document. Up to 50% of women develop high blood pressure before the age of 60 but the symptoms -- for example hot flushes and palpitations -- are often attributed to

Can you tell me what kind of treatment is available for rosacea? I have really bad bumps and redness on my face. I know there is a way to treat it, but how? I keep washing my face day and night, and the doctor gave me some medicine, but neither are helping. What can I do?

Learn more about the relationship between menopause and depression and how you can determine if the emotions you are feeling are more than just the blues.

For the fourth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet continues to be named the best overall diet, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking revealed Monday.

The Mediterranean diet, which is consistently backed by studies showing a correlation with decreased risk of disease, also nabbed the No. 1 spot for best diets for healthy eating, easiest diets to follow, best diets for diabetes, best plant based diets and best heart-healthy diets.

The diet advocates

The knee joint is often put at risk during athletic activities, and ACL tears are one of the most common injuries for athletes ages 15-45. Learn how ACL injuries are treated and reduce your risk. Download our free ACL Injury Treatment Guide and get the answers you need.