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More than 1 million women in the United States experience menopause each year. Still, little is known about the health effects of this natural biological occurrence. NIA-funded researchers are working to better understand what causes menopause symptoms and how women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds can benefit from that scientific knowledge to live healthier…

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House of Representatives subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine had their second interim hearing Monday where they focused on issues regarding hormone health and menopause. The subcommittee was established in August to extend discussion of women’s health concerns beyond childbearing years into midlife. 

DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2026 — A distinguished leader in women’s heart health will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in November. Emily S. Lau, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, a cardiologist and investigator at Mass General Brigham in Boston, has been selected to receive the American Heart Association’s 2026 Dr. Nanette…