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Middle-aged women with higher blood concentrations of a common group of synthetic chemicals known as PFAS are at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, compared to their peers who have lower levels of these substances, say University of Michigan researchers.
A woman's exposure to pesticides during pregnancy could lead to differences in sleep duration and timing during adolescence for her female offspring, according to a new University of Michigan School of Public Health study.
According to a new Michigan Public Health study, high concentrations of PFAS, a group of so-called "forever chemicals," are associated with increased risk to diabetes in midlife women—similar to the risks posed by cigarette smoking and being overweight.
A review of 25 years of research based on the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) found Black women reach menopause 8.5 months earlier than white women and have worse symptoms such as hot flashes, depression and sleep disturbances. Black women are also less likely to receive hormone therapy, as well as medical and mental health services.
Certain genetic factors predictive of reproductive aging are also associated with menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, according to a University of Michigan-led study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society.
A new study published in Sleep Health Journal found increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables improved insomnia-related symptoms in young adults, especially young women. Findings from the research highlight dietary improvement as another therapeutic recommendation for women experiencing insomnia.