Hot flashes, sleepless nights and mood changes. Historically, menopause was something many women were expected to weather alone. Today, a growing movement is challenging that notion and the medical advice that came with it. A women’s health expert explains how menopause science has evolved, why long-held fears about hormone therapy are being reexamined and how to distinguish evidence-based treatments from cleverly marketed products that promise relief.
Guest: Dr. Juliana Kling, chair of the Division of Women's Health Internal Medicine, assistant director of the Women’s Health Center, and dean of the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona
Skin deep
Every year, Americans spend billions of dollars on creams, serums and treatments that promise younger-looking skin. But are those product formulas actually grounded in science? Author and dermatologist Dr. Erum Ilyas explains how hormones, sun exposure and the natural aging process affect skin health, why many popular anti-aging products fall short of their claims and what evidence-based routines make the biggest difference for healthier skin.
Guest: Dr. Erum Ilyas, chair of dermatology at Drexel College of Medicine and author of No-Nonsense Skincare: An Expert Guide to Healthier Skin