Constance Zimmer was on birth control “for way too long.” “My general practitioner had told me I should get off my birth ...

“Weight changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in ...

Twinkle Khanna's candid menopause post has reopened conversations around women's health after 50. Doctors explain what ...

Menopause can have profound effects on heart health. Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights different research projects and topics being explored at Penn State. The following ...

Hormonal changes after 30 can quietly weaken bone strength in women and increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life. An ...

As your 40th birthday approaches, you may feel apprehensive about aging. Body changes at 40 in women are often related to perimenopause (the transition into menopause), during which hormones like ...

The conversation around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) continues evolving as researchers uncover evidence suggesting benefits that extend well beyond the treatment of hot flashes and night sweats.

Why perimenopause can hit harder for women who work with alcohol.

Menopause brings numerous changes to a woman’s body, but perhaps none is as silent yet potentially devastating as the accelerated loss of bone density. This process begins subtly, often without ...

Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights different research projects and topics being explored at Penn State. The following originally appeared on The Conversation. Menopause can have ...