FDA clearance of first prescription wearable to treat low bone density

The FDA has granted clearance to a wearable belt that delivers targeted vibrations to the spine and hips as the first non-drug prescription medical device to treat low bone density, the precursor to osteoporosis. Shown to be effective in clinical trial… Continue reading FDA clearance of first prescription wearable to treat low bone density

FDA clearance of first prescription wearable to treat low bone density

The FDA has granted clearance to a wearable belt that delivers targeted vibrations to the spine and hips as the first non-drug prescription medical device to treat low bone density, the precursor to osteoporosis. Shown to be effective in clinical trial… Continue reading FDA clearance of first prescription wearable to treat low bone density

Post-menopausal orcas are also overbearing helicopter parents

The matriarchal structure of orca society is well known, with females potentially living up to 90 years and playing a crucial role in passing on knowledge to the younger animals. Previous research into why these females live so long after they stop rep… Continue reading Post-menopausal orcas are also overbearing helicopter parents

Increased dementia risk in women linked to early menopause

Very early onset of menopause was linked to a 35 percent increased risk of developing dementia

New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022 has found women who experience very early menopause are significantly more likely to develop dementia in later life.

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In-vest-ing in Menopause

Most of us reach for an over-the-counter medicine if we have occasional pain, but menopause doesn’t act like that. Hot flashes don’t build like a headache, dizzy spells don’t wait for a good time, and panic attacks don’t announce themselves. Predicting and addressing sudden hormone shifts is the intent behind …read more

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MenoPlay Through the Pain of Menopause

Menopause, that fireworks finale of fertility, is like a second puberty that works in reverse. At least, that’s what we hear. Along with mood swings and acne, there are new joys like hot flashes that make you want to jump naked into the nearest snowdrift, or at least put your …read more

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