A novel wrist cooling device produced a 46% reduction in severe hot flash episodes in patients with prostate or breast cancer undergoing hormone deprivation therapy and in postmenopausal women, with ...

Hot flashes are most commonly caused by hormone changes related to menopause, Thurston explains. Specifically, the rapid drops of reproductive hormones such as estrogen and progesterone impact the ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young Staying hydrated with cool drinks can reduce the intensity of hot flashes.Spicy foods, ...

Hot flashes, which are sudden, temporary intense sensations of body warmth, often accompanied by flushing and sweating during the day and night (night sweats), are referred to as vasomotor symptoms ...

Hot flashes can persist after menopause because low estrogen affects how the brain regulates body temperature. Doctors may recommend hormone therapy or other nonhormonal treatments. A hot flash is a ...

As one of the most common symptoms of menopause, hot flashes might also be the most disruptive. From waking up drenched to sweating through clothes by 10 a.m., they’re challenging enough on their own.

Hot flashes are one of the most frequent and disruptive vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopausal transition. They involve a sudden wave of heat, usually beginning in the face, neck, or chest, ...

You are getting very… chilly. One study suggests a surprising new method for treating one of the most uncomfortable signs of menopause — one that affects 85% of women. And its one that doesn’t involve ...

A six-week at-home hypnosis program not only eased hot flashes more than an active placebo but also improved women’s daily functioning and sense of control, offering a powerful new option for those ...

Research suggests that hot flashes may last long after postmenopause, which starts when you haven’t had a menstrual period for a full year. Some people may experience hot flashes for decades. Hot ...

Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News.

The heat of breast-cancer-related hot flashes can be effectively diminished with an ancient Chinese medical practice infused with a dash of modernity, suggests research published online August 24 in ...