This February, The Red Hot Mamas would like to join in on the celebration of Black History month. We would like you all to celebrate the major forces in which African American life, history, and culture have shaped the ...
Read More »February is National Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The Red Hot Mamas joins the nation in providing valuable information regarding prevention of ...
Read More »Take the Pledge to Support Participation of Diverse Women in Clinical Trials
January 2016 www.fda.gov/womens Take the Pledge to Support Participation of Diverse Women in Clinical Trials When diverse women join clinical trials, researchers can better understand the many factors that affect how women respond to treatment and prevention strategies. By spreading ...
Read More »Guidelines Issued on Long-Term Bisphosphonate Use
By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM A task force of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research has released guidelines on the optimal duration of bisphosphonate therapy in patients ...
Read More »January is Thyroid Awareness Month
Source: http://www.thyroid.org/january-thyroid-awareness/
Read More »DHEA Improves Vaginal Discomfort After Menopause
DHEA Improves Vaginal Discomfort After Menopause New phase III trial takes this estrogen alternative a step closer to approval CLEVELAND, Ohio (January 5, 2016)—A new phase III trial with positive results is taking intravaginal DHEA a step closer to governmental ...
Read More »Untested, Unapproved Compounded Hormone Prescriptions Reach 26 to 33 Million a Year
Untested, Unapproved Compounded Hormone Prescriptions Reach 26 to 33 Million a Year Despite the risks, the number approaches that for FDA-approved hormone therapies CLEVELAND, Ohio (December 18, 2015)—The number of prescriptions for mostly unregulated compounded hormone therapy for women at ...
Read More »RHM NEWS
We’re excited to announce that our partner, Inspire, has redesigned its online support community platform to offer an improved experience for Red Hot Mamas members. Check out our community, https://www.inspire.com/groups/red-hot-mamas-menopause/ and join today. Inspire’s motto is “Together we’re better,” and ...
Read More »After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Risk of Thyroid Cancer Goes Up
Breast cancer survivors are at increased risk of developing thyroid cancer, especially within five years of their breast cancer diagnosis, according to a new analysis of a large national database. The study results were presented Thursday, March 5th at the ...
Read More »NAMS Challenges New York Times Op-Ed
NAMS Challenges New York Times Op-Ed, Nothing Is Wrong With Your Sex Drive. On Friday, February 27, the New York Times published the opinion piece, Nothing Is Wrong With Your Sex Drive, by Emily Nagoski. The NAMS Board of Trustees ...
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