The Journal of the American Medical Association of has made itself popular (or not) by releasing the results of a study on how much exercise older women need to take to ward off weight gain noting that in 2008 the US  federal guidelines were "at least 150 minutes per week  of moderate-intensity activity".   The study looked at women who were on... »

The Guardian has an article that looks at the results of breast cancer screening in Denmark.  There is increasing concern that mammograms are forcing treatment on women who would be quite safe without it.  Many small cancers are slow growing and won't kill but they can't tell that until they cut them out and douse the remains with chemotherapy just to "make... »

NutraIngredients reports on a study that found drinking orange juice with high fat high calorie meals helped negate the negative impact such meals have on our bodies. Researchers noted that this does not mean that you can eat high fat meals with abandon, just that when you find yourself in a situation where you are, a glass of orange juice is... »

Menopause Makeover is based on the author’s personal experience during menopausal transition where she gained 25 lbs in 6 months and then could not find a way to lose it until she devised her own plan. She does not reveal any medical reasons for such rapid weight gain and attributes her weight loss solely to following this plan.  Co-authored with Wendy... »

Huffington Post has an article that states women over 40 will benefit from the new health legislation in the US from easier access to mammograms. This year the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued new guidelines that raised concerns about mammograms becoming less available to women under 50. However, six months after the enactment of the new legislation, private plans must... »

A study published in the February Issue of the British Journal of Dermatology reveals that Olay Pro-X performs just as well if not better than prescription Tretinoin cream aka Vitamin A/Retin A. Many are skeptical of the claims but the report includes cold hard facts with images that cannot be denied. a) Olay Pro-X b) Tretinion Clearly Pro-X performed much better than Tretinoin by... »

Kotex tried to join the 21st century in its advertising of "feminine hygiene products" and call "down there" it's proper name ... a vagina. But according to a report in the New York Times,  three broadcast networks refused to air the ad. So they changed it to "down there" and then only two of the three networks refused to air the ad. Kotex, in true... »

Fosomax, a bisphosphonate based drug touted as being better than simple diet and exercise in combating osteoporosis,  is under fire following recent reports linking it to femur fractures after long term use. ABC News broke the story that has sparked interest. Doctors are now concerned that usage longer than 5 years can pose a risk. However the FDA is giving a "don't panic"... »

Reuters report on a recent analysis of 19 studies reported in Menopause Online. Soy contains estrogen-like compounds and it is claimed that consuming soy can reduce hot flashes and night sweats during menopause.  Researchers from Peru found that  while there appeared to be some improvement,  it was not conclusive given the different types of soy being used in the studies. They called for... »

Jeffery Dash (MD) gives a insightful view on treatment for dry eyes ... another symptom of menopause.  But this time it's not about estrogen or progesterone treatment, it is testosterone - that hormone many think of as belonging to men.  If B/HRT in terms of progesterone cream and compounded estrogen is still an issue in certain circles then testosterone therapy is way out there.   Yet... »