risks and benefits
Everything filed under hrt in our womens health coverage, the 12 reports filed on it so far.
Gene therapy restores liver function in Crigler-Najjar patients
A gene therapy trial for the ultra-rare Crigler-Najjar syndrome shows durable benefits after four years, with patients maintaining safe bilirubin...
Vitamin D deficiency crisis hits young women in the UK
Nearly a quarter of UK teenagers are vitamin D deficient, with cases like a 23-year-old teacher's collapse highlighting severe risks.
Physical activity reduces perimenopause symptoms in global study
A study of over 1,800 women across 87 countries found that more frequent physical activity is linked to significantly lower severity of perimenopause...
Fezolinetant Real-World Evidence Shows Broader Menopause Benefits
New data from the OPTION-VMS study shows fezolinetant (Veozah) improves hot flash bother, work productivity, and mood in menopausal women within 12...
Hormone Therapy Blood Clot Risk Study
A new study examines the thromboembolic risks of menopausal hormone therapy. Separately, research reveals significant gender disparities in the...
Pregnancy Complications Signal Long-Term Heart And Kidney Risks
A UK study of 1.4 million women finds gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and postnatal depression are strongly linked to higher future rates of...
Mobile Phone Use in Pregnancy Linked to Potential Risks
A 2026 systematic review finds most studies link prolonged mobile phone use during pregnancy to adverse outcomes like heart issues and shorter...
PMOS Health Risks Extend Beyond Menopause
A 2026 review by UCSF doctors finds Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is a lifelong condition. While some reproductive symptoms ease...
Antenatal Steroids Pose Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Risks
A new medical commentary warns that antenatal corticosteroids, given to speed fetal lung development before preterm birth, may carry long-term...
Americans Seek Affordable IVF in Greece
High U.S. IVF costs are driving Americans to clinics in Greece and Spain for cheaper treatment, despite legal and logistical risks.
Doctors Warn Vapes Harm Children's Health
Doctors warn of health risks associated with vaping in children and young people.
AOC’s Egg-Freezing Decision Highlights Reproductive Choices for Working Women
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly documented her egg-freezing process, sparking conservative criticism while experts emphasized the...