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Melinda French Gates, menopause heroine

The billionaire philanthropist wants "a menopause revolution" — but can't name the real problem

Salon

Exclusive: Can an Apple Watch actually spot perimenopause? I sat down with Apple to find out more about its new Women’s Health features

Apple just added perimenopause and menopause to the Apple Health app

Tom’s Guide

Perimenopause Doubles Cardiovascular Risk and Women Are Still Not Being Referred for Advanced Heart Care — Two New Studies Expose a Critical Gap in Women's Heart Health

JAHA May 2026 study: perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have low cardiovascular health scores. Medscape 2026: women account for only 33% of advanced heart failure referrals despite equal burden.

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Demand for menopause hormone therapy is on the rise – but training gaps remain for doctors

Higher awareness of the benefits of menopause hormone therapy (MHT) has led to rising demand for treatment – so much so that manufacturers can’t keep up and New Zealand’s drug-funding agency Pharmac had to temporarily ration supplies.

The Conversation

Doctors Are Rethinking What Counts as Normal Fatigue in Menopausal Women

For years, many women have been told that feeling constantly tired during menopause is simply part of getting older. However, a growing body of research is prompting healthcare providers to take a closer look at what was once considered “normal” menopausal fatigue. Rather than dismissing persistent exhaustion as an unavoidable…

Budget and the Bees

How do I know when I’ve hit perimenopause?

Doctors say diagnosis is usually clinical and doesn’t rely on a blood test, with symptoms often starting in the mid-40s

The Guardian - US

The New Warning About SPF and Vitamin D Deficiency in Older Women

For years, health experts have encouraged people to wear sunscreen daily to protect against skin cancer and premature aging. However, a growing conversation is raising questions about SPF and vitamin D deficiency in older women. While sunscreen remains an essential tool for skin protection, some experts say older adults should…

Budget and the Bees

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Exclusive: ‘It’s never too late to start’ - Gabby Logan on her wellness routine and ‘non-negotiable’ supplement in her 50s

The presenter and former sportswoman reveals how to feel great in midlife

Woman & Home

‘I lost confidence in every aspect of life’: Penny Lancaster shares the menopause symptoms that left her feeling constantly ‘insecure’

The experience negatively impacted every area of the presenter's existence

Woman & Home

Why Melinda French Gates is putting millions of dollars into menopause

Celebrities like Halle Berry and Naomi Watts have jumped on menopause startups. Now Melinda French Gates is throwing her weight behind the category—with philanthropic dollars.

Fortune

Amanda Peet Knows a Thing or Two About Losing It

On raising daughters, enduring menopause, facing mortality, and finding comedy in her own life and on the second season of 'Your Friends and Neighbors.'

Marie Claire

Why Perimenopause Symptoms Spike in Summer (And What Helps)

Perimenopause can feel unpredictable at any time of year, but many women notice that symptoms become especially intense during the summer months. Suddenly, hot flashes seem hotter, sleep becomes more difficult, and irritability can feel harder to manage. If you’ve ever wondered whether the summer heat is making your perimenopause…

Budget and the Bees

Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide

Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women

AAP

Melinda French Gates drops $10 million to tackle America’s menopause crisis

Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women

The Independent UK

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The Summer Sleep Problem Affecting Millions of Women Over 50

Summer is supposed to be a season of longer days, outdoor activities, and relaxation. Yet for millions of women over 50, the warmer months can bring an unexpected challenge: restless nights and poor-quality sleep. If you’ve found yourself waking up drenched in sweat, tossing and turning, or staring at the…

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The Silent Hormone Shift Women Over 40 Experience Every June

As summer approaches, many women over 40 notice subtle changes in how they feel, sleep, and manage their energy levels. What often goes unnoticed is that seasonal changes can interact with ongoing hormonal fluctuations linked to perimenopause and menopause. June, with its longer daylight hours, rising temperatures, and shifting routines,…

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Former banking exec makes $25M bid to capture untapped US$350B market

A former banking executive and current Partner at private investment firm Factory Capital expects to invest in excess of $25 million to build businesses targeting the largely untapped US$120 to 350 billion potential global market for peri- and post-menopause (“midlife”) interventions.

The Guardian - UK

Women don’t need menopause tea and meno-friendly nighties. They need doctors to take them seriously

Serious health conditions are being misdiagnosed and pregnancies are missed while the internet swells with terrible advice and meno-products. Enough, writes Emma Beddington

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The Guardian - UK

The Campaign Diary of Robert Kenyon Aged 41 and Three-Quarters (as imagined by John Crace)

What’s Carol Vorderman moaning about? All I said was how fit she was … must be going through the menopause or something

Marie Claire

Your Hormones Might Be the Reason Your Aesthetic Treatments Aren't Working So Well.

Perimenopause changes how your skin responds to everything—and most practitioners still aren't asking about it.

The Conversation

Beyond hot flushes: what menopause can do to your heart – and why it matters

As women navigate hot flushes, sleep issues and changing waistlines, there’s another quieter change that can often occur during perimenopause and post-menopause that deserves just as much attention: heart health.

The Guardian - UK

Misinformation about perimenopause on social media ‘putting women at risk’

Dangers include unintended pregnancies, taking unnecessary medication and missed diagnoses, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Key facts to counter online misinformation about perimenopause

Experts say some social media advice could obscure underlying health problems or create risk of unintended pregnancies

AAP

FED:Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

A national campaign will help women better understand their menopause symptoms, access trusted health information and find out how to get support.

AAP

Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

A national campaign will help women better understand their menopause symptoms, access trusted health information and find out how to get support.

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