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Weight loss drugs help with fat loss – but they cause bone and muscle loss too

For a long time, dieting and exercise were the only realistic options for many people who wanted to lose weight, but recent pharmaceutical advances have led to the development of weight loss drugs. These are based on natural hormones from the intestine that help control food intake, such as GLP…

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Can what you eat really reduce stress? Here’s the truth about cortisol

Stress isn’t just in your head – it’s in your hormones too. Nutritionist Angela Dowden reveals how tweaking your diet could help balance cortisol levels and keep stress in check. From omega-3s to magnesium-rich meals, here’s what to eat to stay calm and carry on

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What the US Supreme Court will consider when it rules on gender-affirming care for trans children

A case recently argued in the U.S. Supreme Court will likely determine for the foreseeable future how difficult it will be for trans people to win constitutional challenges to laws that discriminate against them.

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Does menopause hormone therapy increase or decrease your risk of dementia? Here’s the science

By 2050, around 135 million people worldwide will be living with dementia. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even after accounting for women living longer.

The Conversation

GPs halting transgender patients’ hormone treatment or refusing prescriptions, investigation reveals

Investigation: GPs cite lack of expertise or funding as key factors in withdrawals of trans patients’ prescriptions. Billie Gay Jackson and Holly Bancroft report

The Independent UK

Cycle tracking: Is there really science to obsessively monitoring our periods?

A lucrative industry has emerged around cycle tracking, resulting in women doing everything from aligning their periods to their workouts and diet, and believing the luteal phase makes you ‘less attractive’. Emma Loffhagen investigates whether there is any truth to the craze

Evening Standard

After Texas banned puberty blockers and hormones for trans kids, adults lost care, too

As limitations on trans teens increase, doctors have left the state, weakening an already threadbare system for trans adults.

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What medical care for transgender minors is at stake in Supreme Court case?

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case involving Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people under age 18

The Independent UK

Trans people scramble to stockpile medication ahead of Trump presidency

Patients are learning how to self-manage healthcare and sharing advice on gender-affirming hormone therapy

The Guardian - US

Drugs, hormones and excrement: the polluting pig mega-farms supplying pork to the world

Mexico is a leading international pork producer, but Yucatán residents say the waste oozing from hundreds of enormous hog farms is destroying the environment

The Guardian - UK

What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? And how is it different to PMS?

Periods can feel like an unwanted guest for many women and gender diverse people who menstruate, bringing cramps, mood swings and exhaustion.

The Conversation

‘A beige food diet plus the menopause doesn’t equal feeling my best’

‘You are what you eat’ is never more true than when your hormones are in turmoil, finds Stacey Duguid. Here’s how she’s trying to improve her nutritional status – and get her life back on track

The Guardian - UK

Americans stockpile abortion pills and hormones ahead of ‘reproductive apocalypse’ under Trump

Healthcare providers report unprecedented demand for reproductive and gender-affirming medications: ‘We’ve never seen this before’

The Guardian - US

5 symptoms women over 40 should always take seriously

The loss of these hormones, which are a normal part of aging for women, can have a systemic impact on health, especially cardiovascular health.

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Texas Sues Doctor Over Providing Cross-Sex Hormones To Youths

Texas AG sues Dr. May Lau for providing cross-sex hormones to transgender youths in violation of state ban. Legal battle over transgender medical procedure...

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Mounjaro is more effective for weight loss than Ozempic. So how does it work? And why does it cost so much?

A weight-loss drug more effective than Ozempic and Wegovy has recently been approved in Australia.

Evening Standard

What is Addison's disease? TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg dies from the condition

TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg passed away from Addison's disease and asthma aged 25

Tom’s Guide

Trouble sleeping during menopause? Doctor shares 5 tips to help you cope

This Menopause Awareness Month, a women's health expert shares her tips on managing insomnia and night sweats during menopause.

SAD lamps: Why using one while doing yoga could prevent seasonal affective disorder

How to increase your serotonin levels through yoga and light therapy

Evening Standard

Is hacking your catecholamines the best way to avoid burnout?

You’ve heard of cortisol, but what about catecholamines? Nutritonist Louise Pyne explains how these stress hormones are playing havoc with your body, and how to bring it back to balance

Medical Daily

Alcohol-Dependency Treatment Should Be Different For Men And Women: Study Explains Why

The latest study suggests that hormonal and biochemical factors play a crucial role in shaping patterns of alcohol use and dependence in men and women.

Marie Claire

I'm a Health Editor who doesn't believe in training around your cycle - here's what I do instead

Matching your workout to your period phase works for some, but not me.

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