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I’ve heard menopause hormone therapy fixes everything. Should I take it?

Timely treatment provides relief for menopause symptoms, but expecting it to fix all of them is a set-up for disappointment

The Guardian - US · Jul 19

What Shatavari Actually Does to Female Hormones: 5 Research-Backed Effects on Women

It Works Differently Depending on Where You Are in Your Hormonal CycleShatavari (Asparagus racemosus) does not push estrogen in one fixed direction. It contains steroidal saponins called shatavarins that behave as phytoestrogens, they bind to estrogen receptors but produce a weaker signal than the body's own estradiol. In women with…

Times Life · Jul 18

Could Fewer Periods Mean More Fertility? Scientists Explore Whether Slowing Ovulation Could Protect Women's Egg Supply

Scientists are investigating whether reducing the number of ovulations could help preserve women's egg supply and extend fertility. The research offers new insights into ovarian aging, though the approach remains in the early stages of study.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

Nature Communications: Declining Phosphatidylcholine Drives Mitochondrial Aging — and Restoring It Reversed the Decline in Worms Within 2 Days

Leibniz Institute / Nature Communications April 2026: phosphatidylcholine decline triggers mitochondrial fragmentation during aging. Restoring it reversed aging in worms in 2 days.

Medical Daily · Jun 20

Estrogen levels in both the male and female brain may shape memory's resilience in face of stress

Traumatic experiences can cause memory problems, and estrogen may be a key factor that shapes the brain's resilience against such stressors, a mouse study finds.

LiveScience · Jun 19

The Science Behind Feeling Hungry All the Time

Have you ever finished a meal only to feel hungry again a short time later? Or perhaps you find yourself constantly thinking about food throughout the day. While occasional hunger is a normal signal from the body, persistent hunger can leave many people wondering what is going on. The feeling…

MyLifeXP · Jun 18

Perimenopause Doubles Cardiovascular Risk and Women Are Still Not Being Referred for Advanced Heart Care — Two New Studies Expose a Critical Gap in Women's Heart Health

JAHA May 2026 study: perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have low cardiovascular health scores. Medscape 2026: women account for only 33% of advanced heart failure referrals despite equal burden.

Medical Daily · Jun 12

How do I know when I’ve hit perimenopause?

Doctors say diagnosis is usually clinical and doesn’t rely on a blood test, with symptoms often starting in the mid-40s

The Guardian - US · Jun 7

Penn Medicine Reports 30% Drop in Breast Cancer Risk with Ozempic and Wegovy

Penn Medicine researchers report a 30% lower breast cancer risk in women using Ozempic and Wegovy, based on a study of 111,646 patients. Findings suggest GLP-1 drugs may play a role in cancer prevention, though experts stress results are observational.

Medical Daily · Jun 7

Why Doctors Are Flagging This Common Summer Drink as an Estrogen Disruptor

Summer is the season of cold beverages, and for many people, soy milk-based iced drinks, smoothies, and protein shakes become a daily habit. Recently, some health discussions have raised concerns about soy milk because it contains compounds called phytoestrogens, which can interact with estrogen receptors in the body. As a…

Budget and the Bees · Jun 6