Menopause is a natural biological transition that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with perimenopause—the stage leading up to menopause—beginning several years earlier. During menopause, the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone, leading to various physical and emotional changes. Common symptoms

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  Childhood flu shots is down so far this season in every state but Iowa, per new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Flu shots can help prevent kids from getting sick, but they appear to be getting swept up in a broader wave of vaccine skepticism that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. The

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  OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL The pain medication you’re currently taking, the treatment you’re undertaking, and the lifestyle or diet change your doctor prescribed—all of it is likely the result of a medical trial. These investigations test new drugs, procedures, devices, or behavioral changes to determine if they are safe and effective to recommend to