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Creatine Supplementation Shows Emerging Benefits for Women, Beyond Traditional Athletic Performance

Creatine Supplementation Shows Emerging Benefits for Women, Beyond Traditional Athletic Performance

Creatine Supplementation Shows Emerging Benefits for Women, Beyond Traditional Athletic Performance
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Texas A Study Reveals Creatine Builds Muscle and Strength in Middle-Aged Adults, Even Without Exercise

Texas A Study Reveals Creatine Builds Muscle and Strength in Middle-Aged Adults, Even Without Exercise

A recent 12-week study conducted by Texas A&M University researchers found that middle-aged adults aged 45 to 65 who supplemented with creatine monohydrate experienced gains in lean tissue and improved strength, even without engaging in structured exercise. Participants who did not exercise but took 10 grams of creatine monohydrate daily gained approximately 2.4 pounds of lean tissue and showed increased leg and bench press strength. The study, published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, also observed greater benefits when creatine supplementation was combined with a structured exercise and calorie-reduction program. In this group, participants gained nearly 3 pounds of lean tissue, lost body fat, and saw enhanced strength and endurance. Creatine, a naturally occurring compound produced in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, and found in foods like red meat and seafood, helps generate energy for muscles and the brain. While traditionally associated with athletes, this research ...
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Creatine Recommended for Men Over 55 to Enhance Muscle Strength with Resistance Training

Creatine Recommended for Men Over 55 to Enhance Muscle Strength with Resistance Training

Creatine Recommended for Men Over 55 to Enhance Muscle Strength with Resistance Training
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Post-Menopausal Standing Routines Emphasize Strength Training and Consistent Sleep for Health Benefits

Post-Menopausal Standing Routines Emphasize Strength Training and Consistent Sleep for Health Benefits

Post-Menopausal Standing Routines Emphasize Strength Training and Consistent Sleep for Health Benefits
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Texas A University Researchers Find Creatine Builds Muscle Without Exercise in Middle-Aged Adults

Texas A University Researchers Find Creatine Builds Muscle Without Exercise in Middle-Aged Adults

New findings from Texas A&M University indicate that creatine may help build muscle and increase strength in middle-aged adults, even without a structured exercise program. A 12-week study, published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, involved adults aged 45 to 65. Participants who took 10 grams of creatine monohydrate daily gained approximately 2.4 pounds of lean tissue and saw increased leg press and bench press strength, even if they did not follow an exercise regimen. Those who combined creatine with regular resistance and aerobic training experienced even greater improvements in strength. The study also found that creatine, when combined with exercise and a calorie-deficit diet, led to greater lean tissue gains and a larger decrease in body fat percentage compared to exercise and diet alone. Dr. Richard Kreider, professor and director of the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M, led the study, building on over three decades of research into creatine's effects.
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Jennifer Aniston Expresses Regret Over Late Adoption of Strength Training

Jennifer Aniston Expresses Regret Over Late Adoption of Strength Training

Jennifer Aniston Expresses Regret Over Late Adoption of Strength Training
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Democratic Women's Caucus Urges HHS and FDA to Address Estradiol Patch Shortage

Democratic Women's Caucus Urges HHS and FDA to Address Estradiol Patch Shortage

The Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), led by Senate Liaison and Caregiving Task Force Co-Chair Debbie Dingell (MI-06), DWC Member Val Hoyle (OR-04), DWC Reproductive Task Force Co-Chair and Liaison Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and DWC Member Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), has sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas and Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.). The letter, signed by 44 DWC members including Laura Friedman, demands immediate action to resolve the ongoing shortage of estradiol transdermal patches, also known as estrogen patches. These patches are crucial for managing menopause symptoms and protecting women's long-term bone and cardiovascular health. The DWC highlighted that prescriptions for estrogen patches have increased by 162% over the past two years, partly due to the removal of a black box warning label. This surge in demand, coupled with a lack of manufacturing capacity and perceived inaction from the FDA, has left mil...
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Study Links Oral Menopausal Hormone Therapy to Increased Thrombotic Risk

Study Links Oral Menopausal Hormone Therapy to Increased Thrombotic Risk

A recent nationwide nested case-control study published in BMJ has linked oral menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) to an increased risk of thrombotic events, including venous thromboembolism (VTE), ischemic stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI). The study found that high-dose oral estradiol (more than 1 mg daily) carried a higher risk for VTE (HR 1.8), ischemic stroke (HR 1.5), and MI (HR 1.4). Low-dose oral therapy (1 mg or less daily) also showed an increased VTE risk (HR 1.3) but no significant increase for stroke or MI. The risk for VTE was highest during the first year of high-dose oral therapy. In contrast, transdermal therapy was not associated with higher rates of VTE, ischemic stroke, or MI, with the exception of MI with transdermal combined cyclic therapy, which was based on sparse data. The study's authors noted limitations, including its observational nature and lack of data on BMI, smoking status, and age at menopause onset.
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Congresswoman Kelly Morrison Urges Federal Action on Estrogen Patch Shortage

Congresswoman Kelly Morrison Urges Federal Action on Estrogen Patch Shortage

Minnesota Congresswoman Kelly Morrison, an OB-GYN, has joined fellow members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus in sending a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas and Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The letter calls for immediate intervention to address a nationwide shortage of estradiol transdermal patches, commonly known as estrogen patches, which are used to manage menopause symptoms. Lawmakers highlight that the demand for these patches has significantly increased in recent years, leading to many women being unable to fill their prescriptions. The shortage is causing interruptions in treatment, which Morrison emphasizes can negatively impact patients' quality of life and potentially lead to long-term health complications, including bone and cardiovascular problems.
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Representative Val Hoyle and Colleagues Urge FDA Action on Estrogen Patch Shortage

Representative Val Hoyle and Colleagues Urge FDA Action on Estrogen Patch Shortage

Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) has joined the Democratic Women’s Caucus in sending a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), demanding urgent action regarding the ongoing shortage of Estradiol patches. The letter, co-signed by 44 other lawmakers including Representative Kelly Morrison, highlights that women across the country are unable to fill their prescriptions, posing a direct threat to their long-term health. Representative Hoyle emphasized that this is not merely an inconvenience but a serious health concern that the administration should address immediately. The shortage stems from a significant increase in prescriptions following the removal of a black box warning on menopausal hormone therapy products in 2025, which outpaced the manufacturing capacity and supply chain's ability to keep up.
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Biote Medical Expands Hormone Optimization Sales Team with New Territory Manager in Charlotte

Biote Medical Expands Hormone Optimization Sales Team with New Territory Manager in Charlotte

Biote Medical Expands Hormone Optimization Sales Team with New Territory Manager in Charlotte
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TikTok-Popularized Vaginal Probiotic Pills Spark Debate Among Users and Medical Professionals

TikTok-Popularized Vaginal Probiotic Pills Spark Debate Among Users and Medical Professionals

TikTok-Popularized Vaginal Probiotic Pills Spark Debate Among Users and Medical Professionals