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• Tuesday's Health Report: Dispelling myths about menopause Play Video

  July 29, 2025 5:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Around 1.3 million women in the United States enter menopause every year. Still, there is a lot of misinformation about it, like the belief that it only causes hot flashes. "That is not true. Menopause, especially perimenopause, which is usually starting several years before menopause,... more »

• Friday's Health Report: New study links strong menopause symptoms with higher risk for dementia Play Video

  June 27, 2025 8:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — There is evidence linking severe menopause symptoms to a higher risk for dementia. Women who report having a bad experience during menopause appear to be more likely to have symptoms and behaviors associated with the early stages of dementia. Menopause is a normal part of... more »