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The FDA has announced that it is removing the black box warning from estrogen products, a correction that is long overdue. As ...

The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment.

After menopause, a majority of women don't take hormonal therapy with estrogen and often find they have a sense of dryness or burning in the vaginal area. The good news is the treatment is easy. The ...

Happiness is something everyone seeks, but its meaning varies for each person—whether it’s success, peace, good health, or just a restful sleep. However, in medical terms, happiness is closely tied to ...

When it’s time to shop for items I keep in my home, whether they’re cosmetics or kitchen supplies, I generally trust that an item approved to be on the market is safe for me to use. But it turns out ...

A study in mice raises intriguing questions about the ways that hormones influence the brain and motivate the body to move. By Gretchen Reynolds Estrogen may change brain activity in ways that could ...