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After cancer treatment forced actress Lisa Ray into early menopause at 37, she refused to let society write her off. She turned her painful journey into a powerful platform helping women break the silence around menopause. #
A groundbreaking device called Peri automatically monitors hot flashes and night sweats, helping women navigate perimenopause with data instead of guesswork. Backed by Ali Hewson after her own decade-long struggle to find relief, the wearable launches in the U.S. this week.
Women in their 40s and 50s experiencing memory lapses and mental fog aren't imagining it. New research confirms perimenopause affects brain function, but experts say simple lifestyle changes can make a real difference.
British Columbia became the second Canadian province to cover menopause hormone therapy, a breakthrough that could help thousands of women access life-changing treatment. The victory comes after years of advocacy from women who struggled in silence with debilitating symptoms their doctors didn't recognize.
Postmenopausal women combining hormone therapy with a popular weight loss drug lost 35% more weight than those taking the medication alone. The finding could transform how millions of women manage weight gain after menopause.
Starting January 2027, Philadelphia will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause symptoms. The groundbreaking ordinance follows Rhode Island's lead and sets a new standard for workplace protections.
Women in England who can't take hormone replacement therapy now have access to a groundbreaking pill that dramatically reduces hot flushes and night sweats. The move brings relief to half a million women whose options were previously limited.
Millions of women have been misdiagnosed or overlooked for sleep apnea because symptoms differ from men's. New research and awareness are finally changing how doctors screen women, especially during menopause.
Former New Zealand trampolinist Nicky Styris spent decades in peak physical condition, but menopause changed everything. Now she's helping others navigate aging with strength, not surrender.
Scientists discovered that menopause reshapes your brain in measurable ways, but the good news is you can actively support your cognitive health through simple lifestyle changes. New research offers hope and concrete solutions for millions of women navigating this life stage.
A menopause specialist reveals the simple lifestyle shifts that help women maintain autonomy and vitality well into their golden years. The focus isn't just living longer but staying strong enough to care for yourself.
Ireland just became the first country to offer free hormone therapy for menopause, a move that could help protect millions of women from Alzheimer's disease. New research shows the treatment may do far more than ease hot flashes.
A thyroid cancer diagnosis forced one CrossFit athlete to completely rethink her approach to fitness. Now she feels stronger than ever by listening to her body instead of pushing it to extremes.
Indian author Lalita Iyer's new book reframes aging as liberation, not decline. Her honest memoir encourages women over 50 to reclaim themselves instead of disappearing.
Women with higher insulin at age 47 experience menopause symptoms earlier and longer, a breakthrough study reveals. The discovery opens doors to managing hot flashes through diet and exercise instead of just medication.
Over 100 femtech startups are now operating across Africa, bringing digital health solutions to millions of women. While most funding flows to fertility care, pioneers are beginning to address overlooked health needs like chronic pain and menopause.
A health journalist interviewed 100 experts and discovered crucial women's health facts that most people never learned. These overlooked truths could transform how women understand their bodies and advocate for better care.
After years of failed diets and declining health, a woman in her 50s transformed her life through strength training and lost 85 pounds. Her journey proves that midlife isn't about slowing down—it's about building strength.