WOMEN

Home Alone: The Work-from-Home Loneliness Factor

Working at home offers many perks, but the lack of social interaction can be a problem, especially for those living alone. Steps to take. >

GLP-1 RA Drugs Appear to Cut Breast Cancer Risk

The popular drugs prescribed for diabetes and weight loss seem to also contribute to a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. >

Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

Loneliness has been described as epidemic and is a big contributor to depression. Small things -- cards, weekly groups -- make a difference. >

Pregnancy and Antidepressants: Reassuring News

A new study allays concerns that taking antidepressants during pregnancy can lead to autism and ADHD in kids. Other factors are at work. >

Industrial Processing of Foods May Itself Be Linked to Health Issues

Even when their nutrition labels resemble those of whole foods, factory-processed foods carry a greater risk of health issues. >

Get a Grip on Menopause-Related Weight Gain

For women in menopause, it can suddenly seem like simply breathing can add pounds. There are diets that keep the pounds from piling on. >

Your Bones Have Things to Tell You About Mortality Risk

Menopause weakens bones. A woman's bone mineral density scores are good predictors of her risk of dying. Higher BMD, lower risk. >

Aging Brings Unwelcome Changes to Breast Tissue

A detailed map of the cells in women's breasts reveals that as women age, breast tissue changes in ways that increase the risk of cancer. >

Taking Early Menopause to Heart

Women who go through menopause before 40 have an increased risk of heart disease. Here's what's good to do if this happens to you. >

Old Forests Matter Most

Our oldest forests store far more carbon than newer forests do, making these primal places our allies in efforts to slow global warming. >

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