A midlife crisis can open doors to personal growth and self-discovery. Let’s explore actionable strategies and the fresh perspectives this life stage can offer. The existence of midlife crises has long been a topic of discussion among mental health experts. While “midlife crisis” isn’t an official clinical diagnosis, and studiesContinue Reading
Starting breast cancer screening in women’s early 40s will save more lives, according to new research. Nearly 3 in 4 women (73%) in their 40s discover they have breast cancer only after developing symptoms, researchers reported on May 30 in the journal Radiology: Imaging Cancer. These women are less likelyContinue Reading
Young women taking the Pill might face an increased risk of asthma attacks, according to new research. Taking the progesterone-only form of the contraceptive pill can increase asthma attacks among women under 35, researchers reported on May 7 in ERJ Open Research. There was no similar risk among women takingContinue Reading
Louise Duffield, 60, was relieved to receive a normal mammogram result in 2023, but agreed to undergo an additional MRI scan recommended as part of a clinical trial. Her mammogram showed she had very dense breasts, which can sometimes prevent detection of breast cancer. The clinical trial was designed toContinue Reading
Reusable feminine hygiene products often contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a study published online on July 22 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters. Study Details Alyssa Wicks, Ph.D., from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, and colleagues examined PFAS content in reusable feminine hygiene products inContinue Reading
If you’re trying to keep excess weight at bay, you might wonder whether hitting the gym or improving your meals makes the bigger difference. According to new research, the answer is simpler than you might think: do both. A comprehensive seven-year study tracking nearly 7,300 British adults reveals that combiningContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Adding even a few extra nurses can dramatically reduce burnout and improve morale among hospital medical staff, a new study says. Increasing nurse staffing by as little as 10% improved attitudes among both physicians and nurses working in hospitals, researchers reported Nov. 17Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Plasma infusions may help breast cancer survivors avoid genital and urinary symptoms while on hormone blockers, a recent study says. As many as 70% of breast cancer survivors suffer from vaginal dryness, itching, burning, frequent UTI and pain during sex while taking estrogen-blockingContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Self-hypnosis might help some women in menopause find relief from hot flashes. Hot flash frequency and intensity decreased by more than 50% among women who listened to a daily audio hypnosis session, researchers reported Nov. 11 in JAMA Network Open. “All sessions wereContinue Reading
Officials say the warnings were based on outdated 2002 study data involving older patients and old drug formulasContinue Reading
Employer-provided health insurance costs have climbed for the third consecutive year, with the annual expense for a family plan now approaching $27,000, based on new survey data from the nonprofit KFF. This figure represents the average one-year premium cost divided between one family and employer. Zoom out: This year’s 6%Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight is considered one way to improve male fertility, but how guys drop pounds also matters, a new evidence review says. Men who lost weight through diet and exercise did wind up with better sperm quality, even with modest weight loss, researchersContinue Reading
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The first successful pregnancy has occurred using sperm gathered with advanced artificial intelligence (AI), researchers say. The fertility team used AI to scan the male partner’s semen sample for two viable sperm, which were then used to create two embryos and start aContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women are gritting out menopause without seeking any treatment for their symptoms, a new Mayo Clinic study says. More than 4 out of 5 women said they did not seek medical care for menopause symptoms, researchers reported in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. “Menopause isContinue Reading