Irregular periods are common and can happen at any stage of reproductive life. A menstrual cycle is considered irregular if it’s shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days, or if bleeding patterns are unpredictable.1 Thus, evaluating the factors associated with irregular menstruation is necessary to determine appropriate preventive and treatment strategies and to […]

Think of your bones as the scaffolding that holds you up. In youth, that scaffolding is solid, with a strong, tightly packed “honeycomb” structure inside. With osteoporosis, that honeycomb develops bigger holes, a little like a sponge, making the bone weaker and easier to break.1 This change happens silently over time. You can’t feel your […]

Cardiac arrhythmia refers to any abnormal heart rhythm1, affecting millions of people globally.2 While some heart arrhythmias are harmless3, others require medical attention. Understanding the difference between occasional palpitations and concerning symptoms, recognizing common causes, and knowing when to seek help empowers you to respond appropriately and confidently.  An arrhythmia is any abnormal rhythm of […]

A lung cancer diagnosis raises so many questions at once. This guide answers the most important ones first — starting with what non-small cell lung cancer actually is, what causes it, and what the tests and scans your doctor orders really mean.  Finding out you have lung cancer — or that someone you love does […]

Food is one of your most powerful tools for building and maintaining strong bones. Think of your bones as a living bank: every day, minerals are being deposited and withdrawn. When you don’t get enough nutrients, your body “withdraws” calcium from your bones to keep vital functions going, leaving them thinner and weaker over time.1 […]

A fast heartbeat, medically called tachycardia, occurs when your heart beats faster than 100 times per minute while at rest. While it can be a normal response to exercise, stress, or fever, it becomes concerning when it happens without clear reason or causes symptoms.1,2 Understanding the difference between normal and abnormal fast heartbeats, recognizing warning […]

Menopause and thyroid disease can cause similar symptoms. Both conditions can disrupt sleep, mood, weight, and energy.1,2 When they occur at the same time, symptoms may be mistakenly attributed to one condition when both need attention.1 Understanding how menopause and thyroid disease interact is an important first step toward getting the right diagnosis and the […]

Menopause eventually happens to every woman, and it often affects the people closest to her too. If your partner is going through this transition, you may have questions: What is actually happening to her body? Why do some days feel harder than others? And is there anything you can do that genuinely helps?  What is […]

If you are going through menopause and frequent waking at night, you are not imagining it — and you are far from alone. Frequent awakenings during the night are among the most common sleep complaints reported by women during the menopausal transition and beyond.1,6 Research shows that the brain, hormones, and internal body clock all […]

If you’ve ever felt like the room is spinning around you even when you’re standing still, you’re not alone. This unsettling sensation, called vertigo, stems from issues in the inner ear.1 Understanding what’s happening in your body can help you recognize when to seek medical help and feel less anxious about these episodes.   Dizziness means […]