Eating Through Menopause: What a 38,000-Woman Study Can Tell Us
A large 12-year cohort linked healthier eating patterns around menopause with less long-term weight gain—but it was observational, not a diet trial.
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Metals in Tampons: What the FDA’s 2026 Safety Study Found
The FDA tested 11 tampons under exaggerated laboratory conditions. Here is what the results do—and do not—say about real-world safety.
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Why Women’s Sleep Is Getting a Dedicated NIH Research Conference in 2026
NIH’s 2026 Sleep and Health of Women conference puts sex and gender differences, life stages, and research gaps at the center of sleep science.
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What the FDA’s 2026 Menopause Hormone Therapy Label Changes Mean—and What They Don’t
The FDA approved important label changes for several menopause hormone therapy products. Here is the practical context for a careful conversation with your clinician.
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A 2026 Mouse Study Offers a Clue to Why Chronic Pain May Last Longer in Women
An NIH-supported mouse study identified an immune-cell pathway that may help explain sex differences in chronic pain. Promising does not mean proven in people.
