Rat Infestations Are a Global Problem. Is Birth Control the Solution?
Not every politician is willing to admit they owe their election to rats. But Laura Mikulski, city councilwoman for Ferndale, Michigan isn’t shy about attributing her political career—literally—to skeevy, long-tailed rodents.
Mikulski, who educated herself in all things rat control, is the co-founder of the Ferndale Rat Patrol. She created a citizens’ movement to accurately assess the local scope of its burgeoning rat problem, embrace less environmentally harmful methods of pest control, and even host a month-long census, called Traptoberfest, in which participants win gold-painted spring trap trop...
Source: TIME: Science - March 27, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Lisa Abend Tags: Uncategorized animals feature freelance Source Type: news
How NHS is letting down menopausal women
A new report into the suicide of 56-year-old NHS manager Frances Wellburn found staff working in community mental health teams are not trained in this area. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Carol Vorderman says she's 'absolutely disgusted' in explosive rant at MPs
The TV star criticised No10's equalities minister Kemi Badenoch for comparing 'women going through terrible, terrible menopausal symptoms with those with ginger hair'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Treat or Watch? Sound Advice on Postmenopausal Bleeding Treat or Watch? Sound Advice on Postmenopausal Bleeding
The implications of proliferative endometrial changes in menopausal women suggest that doing more than just monitoring may be necessary.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news
Women with Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders After Menopause Women with Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders After Menopause
Menopause is an independent risk factor for relapse in women with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, according to this study, and antipsychotic effectiveness declines this age group as well.Schizophrenia Bulletin (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry Journal Article Source Type: news
Women claim these 'life-changing' herbal patches can help treat menopause symptoms
SHOPPING: Women with symptoms of menopause have called these herbal patches 'life-changing' with helping combat mood swings, disturbed sleep and hot flushes. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Newton biotech's drug for hot flashes due to menopause fails trial
Shares of the company plummeted 40% after the results of a midstage clinical trial were announced. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 17, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Rowan Walrath Source Type: news
Modern life more likely to affect sex lives of women than menopause, new study finds
Women in their middle age today are more likely to have modern life affect their sex life rather than the menopause, according to a new study. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Male menopause is treated as a joke. Here's why it's not funny
VIDEO: Most people will be familiar with the menopause and the misery it causes for so many women - but doctors want to raise awareness of its male equivalent. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Menopause awareness training
This menopause e-learning programme is for all colleagues – those going through the menopause and colleagues who can provide support to them. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 14, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
The tech helping women manage the menopause
A growing number of start-ups are making wearables and apps to help alleviate the symptoms. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - March 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Naomi Watts Talks Extinguishing “Stigma of Menopause” at New Pause Symposium
“Let’s be honest. Let’s just face it. We needed a poster child for the dry landscape that is menopause,” said Naomi Watts, kicking off the first West Coast event for her Stripes line of menopause-focused beauty and wellness products on March 11 in Santa Monica. “The reason I called the brand…#naomiwatts #westcoast #santamonica #newpausesymposium #mollyringwald #eliseloehnen #goop #watts #billycrudup #lbmedia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
He Was Sweating Uncontrollably. Was It Male Menopause?
His vital signs were normal. He didn ’t have a fever. A slew of tests couldn’t find the cause. Then a locker-room conversation between doctors led to the diagnosis. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lisa Sanders, M.D. Tags: Sweating Brain Tests (Medical) Nerves and Nervous System Source Type: news
Heart disease: Risk in women increases after menopause, says cardiologist
There is a false perception that heart disease affects men more than women, says a leading cardiologist. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - March 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vaginal Erbium YAG Laser Beneficial for Overactive Bladder Syndrome
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 -- Vaginal Erbium YAG laser is beneficial for postmenopausal women with overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) and vaginal atrophy, according to a study published online Feb. 28 in Menopause.
Keerati Chiengthong, M.D., and Suvit... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
