Hot flashes are thought to occur when a drop in estrogen (or changes in other hormones) disrupts the body's natural thermostat, known as the hypothalamus. Other symptoms include sweating ...

Hot flashes during period can be caused by a variety of factors: The menstrual cycle involves changes in the levels of estrogen and progesterone. These fluctuations, particularly the drop in ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader wondering how they can find out more about diagnosing thyroid problems.

Q. My husband had been getting testosterone shots every three weeks for many years for Low T. I was concerned that this might be affecting his heart, so he agreed to stop the shots this summer and see ...