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Bachelor’s in Yoga and Naturopathy

Poojitha Shekar

Poojitha. S is a medical student who's pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Yoga and Naturopathy. Writing and learning new things is her passion. She's been writing and editing medical content for quite a few years. Her other interests include dancing, singing, traveling, blogging, reading novels, view more..

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New Hormone Therapies are Beneficial for Hot Flashes

New Hormone Therapies are Beneficial for Hot Flashes

Hormone therapy is one of the best proven method for the management of menopause symptoms, specially hot flashes. Research continues to identify the trajectories to estrogen therapy that minimize linked risks.

Women Health News
Cannabis Use for Managing Menopause Symptoms

Cannabis Use for Managing Menopause Symptoms

Many women are using cannabis or interested in using it for the management of bothersome and worrisome menopause symptoms, according to a new study.

Alcohol & Drug Abuse News
Cognition Declines After the Menopause Transition

Cognition Declines After the Menopause Transition

Women complain about forgetting things during the transition from premenopause to perimenopause to postmenopause. Such declines in memory after menopause appear independent of chronologic age, shows studies.

Women Health News
Childhood and Adult Trauma Leads to Sleep Disturbances in Midlife Women

Childhood and Adult Trauma Leads to Sleep Disturbances in Midlife Women

New study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh demonstrates the high prevalence of sleep problems and interrupted sleep in menopausal women and those women suffering from trauma as children or adults.

Women Health News
Intrauterine Exposure to Diabetes May be Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Adolescence

Intrauterine Exposure to Diabetes May be Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Adolescence

Cardiovascular disease in young adults and teenagers may be linked to exposure to diabetes in the womb, according to a new research.Exposure to both gestational diabetes and pre-existing diabetes were common during the study period.

Diabetes News