Tag: menopause
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Nourishing Women’s Health Through Diet: Foods That Support Hormonal Changes and Lifelong Wellness
Understanding the Link Between Food and Women’s Health Food is more than fuel. It acts as a practical ally during the hormonal shifts that define a woman’s life—from puberty and pregnancy to menopause and beyond. A balanced diet rich in essential nutrients supports reproductive health, cardiovascular function, cognitive vitality, and overall well-being. This guide highlights…
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Food and Women’s Health: How Nutrition Supports Hormonal Cycles Across Life
Introduction: The crucial link between food and women’s health Women’s bodies experience a remarkable range of hormonal changes throughout life. From menstruation and pregnancy to menopause and aging, these shifts influence energy, mood, bone health, heart health, and cognitive function. Good nutrition can help smooth transitions, manage symptoms, and protect long-term health. This article outlines…
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Food and Women’s Health: Essential Nutrients Across Life
Why nutrition matters for every stage of a woman’s life Women’s bodies undergo remarkable hormonal changes—from puberty through pregnancy, menopause, and beyond. These shifts influence energy, mood, and the risk of chronic conditions. The right foods and nutrients support reproductive health, cardiovascular wellness, cognitive function, and overall vitality. This article outlines essential nutrients and practical…
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FDA Ditching Black Box Warnings on Low-Dose Estrogen: What It Means for Menopause Care
What Changed and Why It Matters The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant regulatory change: it will no longer require the strongest safety notice, the black box warning, on prescription, low-dose estrogen products used to treat perimenopause and menopause. This shift follows a nuanced assessment of the risks and benefits of…
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FDA Lifts Black Box Warning on Low-Dose Estrogen: What It Means for Menopause Care
Overview: A Shift in Menopause Care The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a notable change in how low-dose estrogen products used to treat perimenopause and menopause are labeled. By removing the mandatory black box warnings—the most prominent safety alerts—the agency signals a move toward more nuanced, individualized discussions between patients and clinicians about…
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FDA’s New Labeling: No More Black Box Warnings for Menopause Hormone Therapy
Overview: A Shift in How Menopause Hormone Therapy Is Labeled The FDA has announced a major update to the labeling of menopause hormone therapies, removing the long-standing black box warnings about potential risks such as breast cancer, heart disease, and dementia. The change aims to provide clearer, more balanced information to patients and clinicians, emphasizing…
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FDA Moves to Remove Black Box Warnings From Menopause Hormone Therapies
FDA Announces Removal of Black Box Warnings From Menopause Hormone Therapies The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to remove the black box warnings associated with menopause hormone therapies. These warnings, once highlighted as the most serious safety information on medication labels, detailed potential risks related to breast cancer, heart disease, and…
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FDA Softens Stance on Menopause Hormone Therapies: What Changed and Why
What the FDA decision means for menopause treatment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a pivotal update to the labeling of menopause hormone therapies (HRT). Historic labels carried a black box warning about several serious health risks, including breast cancer, heart disease, and dementia. The FDA’s new approach no longer uses that singular,…
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6 Questions to Ask About Hormone Therapy for Menopause
Understanding Hormone Therapy in Menopause For many women, menopause brings hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, and mood changes. Hormone therapy (HT) is a treatment option that can alleviate these symptoms and improve quality of life. Recent updates from health authorities have spotlighted the safety profile of estrogen-based hormone therapy, including changes to labeling that…
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Sweet taste of success: Louth nutritionist Rachel Graham crowned Nutritionist of the Year 2025
Rising Star in nutrition: Rachel Graham crowned Nutritionist of the Year 2025 In a night that celebrated impact and expertise in wellness, Dundalk-based nutritionist and author Rachel Graham was named Nutritionist of the Year 2025 at the Evoke.ie Wellness Awards. The ceremony, held last Thursday at the Marker Hotel in Dublin, highlighted her work through…