A blood test may predict dementia risk in women as early as 25 years in advance, according to findings from a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Wednesday.

COVID-19 or other serious viral infections may "reprogram" immune cells in the lungs to facilitate development and growth of lung cancer, even years afterward. (UVA Health) Stirring the pot in a ...

Researchers explore the links between birth control and depression, highlighting potential risks among adolescents.

As you approach menopause, hormonal shifts can cause skin changes like dryness, wrinkles, and increased sensitivity. Cleansing and hydrating, sun protection, and lifestyle changes can help maintain ...

The risk for future incident mild cognitive impairment or dementia in older women was elevated with higher levels of plasma phosphorylated tau 217, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.“Ou ...

When it comes to heart health, hormones play a significant role, especially for women. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet the impact of perimenopause and ...

Researchers led by a scientist at UC San Diego examined blood samples collected in the 1990s to detect a key biomarker’s ...

The experiment began with a straightforward prediction: microbes from older mice would age young ovaries. But when the ...

Loneliness and social isolation significantly accelerate subjective cognitive decline in women during the perimenopause transition.

After 23 years, the FDA removed a major warning on estrogen therapy. Estrogen therapy carried a “black box” warning about breast cancer and heart risk, but as of February 12, the FDA removed the ...

Women who previously had endometrial cancer and used vaginal estrogen therapy did not have higher risk for cancer recurrence than those who did not use vaginal hormone therapy, according to findings ...

Evidence shows that birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progestin can increase the risk of different types of cancers and decrease the risk of others.  Since 1999, the World ...