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September 18

Hepatitis B in the spotlight: What to know about the viral infection

Medical experts say vaccination is the best prevention method for hepatitis B, a liver infection that can be acute or chronic. The disease has no cure and can cause a variety of complications.

August 18

FDA moves to restrict dangerous kratom derivative

Senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to warn about kratom derivatives and older thyroid medications facing new Food and Drug Administration restrictions.

June 11

Tropical fruit could be the answer to better heart health, researchers suggest

Post-menopausal women may benefit from mangoes as new research indicates significant improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol after two weeks of consumption.

June 6

Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes

Research suggests women with high breast cancer risk and menopausal symptoms could benefit from Duavee, which reduced breast tissue cell growth in a Northwestern University study.

March 13, 2025

Higher dementia risk seen in women with common health issue

A new study suggests that greater menopause symptoms could put women at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive decline later in life, a new study suggests.

February 19, 2025

4 key women's health issues that have been neglected, expert says

Functional medicine provider Dr. Austin Lake of Tulsa, Oklahoma, breaks down several women's health issues that he hopes the burgeoning MAHA movement will address.

December 22, 2024

DR. NICOLE SAPHIER: 5 ways for women to survive the holiday hustle: A perimenopause playbook

The hormonal fluctuations that occur during these years can intensify stress, disrupt sleep, and trigger mood swings—all while the holiday demands pile on.

September 23, 2024

Testosterone therapy could help boost women's sex drive as they age, but risks exist, experts say

Some middle-aged women are boosting their libido with hormone replacement therapy. Experts discuss why balancing hormones can be helpful for women approaching menopause.

August 10, 2024

'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Jennie Garth says menopause is a 'minefield': 'My body is fighting against me'

"Beverly Hills, 90210" star Jennie Garth opened up about going through menopause. She said menopause was a "daily minefield" that affected her both physically and mentally.

July 2, 2024

The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert

Staying healthy as a woman over age 40 starts with asking the right questions, doctors say. Dr. Alexa Fiffick, a family medicine physician in Cleveland, Ohio, shared what patients want to know.