New research suggests childhood exposure to cold might be linked to a higher risk of menopausal hot flashes. This is due to increased activity in brown adipose tissue, or BAT, a specialized fat ...

“Skin changes can feel worse during menopause in winter, primarily due to any skin that is dry and uncomfortable being ...

A study from UMass Amherst found that menopausal women with higher brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity are nearly three times more likely to experience bothersome hot flashes. Additionally, exposure ...

Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) affects nearly one percent of women under 40. Here, Sheree Hargreaves receives a ...

More information: Lynnette Leidy Sievert et al, Brown Adipose Tissue Activity and Childhood Exposure to Cold Are Associated ...

Another of the most common symptoms associated with this time is hot flashes, as "approximately 70% of women will experience them at some point during the menopause transition," says Rebecca ...

AMHERST, Mass. – New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst reveals links between menopausal hot flashes, cold experienced during childhood and increased activity in brown adipose ...

Women undergoing menopause can experience hot flashes, but anyone can have them. Smoking, pregnancy, and having an over- or under-active thyroid may trigger a hot flash. Read on to learn about ...

Citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is an effective, well-tolerated agent for the management of hot flashes, a novel study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has ...

Primary and review articles published in English were identified by a MEDLINE (1966-June 2003) search using the MeSH terms "hot flashes," "hot flushes," "menopause," and "serotonin reuptake inhibitor.