Contrary to popular belief, taking estrogen after menopause may not affect the memory and thinking abilities of healthy women no matter when the treatment is started. The research is published in the ...

Women face many unique challenges during menopause, from loss of bone density due to declining estrogen production to muscle ...

Despite limited scientific evidence, soy-based foods can be part of a healthy diet for menopausal women.

CHICAGO (AP) — A surprising new study raises questions about the effectiveness of hormone supplements containing estrogen in warding off heart trouble in older women. The study involved only women who ...

The results of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)–the largest, most scientifically rigorous study of older women’s medical issues ever conducted–continue to startle researchers, confuse the public ...

Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois. As a physician-scientist in molecular biology, she uses her research on diabetes, lipid disorders, ...