Why we need to talk more about menopause and its health consequences

Why we need to talk more about menopause and its health consequences

May 8, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of addressing menopause and its health implications, featuring insights from experts.

More than 1 million women in the U.S. start menopause every year, yet this biological certainty is too often shrouded in secrecy or ignored by many mainstream researchers. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do and don't know about menopause with Dr. Sharon Malone and Dr. Lauren Streicher. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

More episodes of PBS News Hour - Full Show

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the PBS News Hour - Full Show podcast page.