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PeriodsWhat to expect
Spotting a year or more after your last period is common enough to shrug off and important enough not to. A large review found most women with this bleeding do not have cancer, but about 9 in 100 do. Here is what the usual ultrasound and biopsy can and can't show.
Bladder & Pelvic FloorWhat to expect
Pink or brown urine, or a urine test that finds blood you can't see, often has a harmless cause such as infection or a stone. But blood in the urine is also how bladder cancer is usually first suspected, and smoking is its biggest risk factor. Here is what the usual workup involves.
Sleep & NighttimeEvidence check
Some earlier studies suggested taking blood pressure medicine at night prevents more heart attacks and strokes. A large British trial randomly assigned more than 21,000 adults to morning or evening dosing and found no difference in major heart and stroke outcomes over about five years. The researchers said to pick the time that suits you best.
Odor & SweatExplainer
Powders are a go-to for sweat under the breasts, belly and thighs. The FDA has tested talc cosmetics for asbestos for years and proposed required testing. Here is what to know about powders and the skin-fold rash they're often used for.
Menopause & HormonesMyth buster
Tell the screening team about your implants and bring suspected implant problems to the clinical conversation.
Contact a dentist for urgent advice and ask whether your denture can be repaired.
Discuss future bone health alongside the care for your treated fracture.
Bladder & Pelvic FloorEvidence check
Cutting caffeine is common advice for urgency and leaks. Large studies of women found the strongest links at high intakes, especially with urge leaks, not with every cup. Here is what the numbers show and how to test your own pattern.
HairEvidence check
Caffeine shampoos and scalp tonics promise to wake up sleepy follicles. Lab studies on hair follicles are intriguing, but the main clinical trial was in men, wasn't blinded and was funded by the maker. Here is how to weigh it.
Bladder & Pelvic FloorMyth buster
Many women cut dairy after a kidney stone or take calcium pills for their bones without thinking about stones. In a study of more than 90,000 women, calcium from food was linked to fewer stones while calcium supplements were linked to more. A large trial in postmenopausal women found calcium plus vitamin D pills raised kidney stone risk.
Breath & MouthConversation script
Discuss identification arrangements with the resident's permission.
Sleep & NighttimeEvidence check
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is the first-line treatment for long-term sleeplessness, and a review of trials in menopausal women found it improves sleep in this group too, by phone, online or in person. A 2026 pilot that adapted it for night sweats helped both sleep and how much hot flashes disrupted women's days.
