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Makary, RFK Jr. Exaggerate Chronic Disease Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Makary, RFK Jr. Exaggerate Chronic Disease Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Many doctors agree with the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to remove the black box warnings on at least some forms of hormone therapy used to treat the symptoms of menopause. But in making the announcement, health officials misleadingly suggested that women could take the drugs for long-term benefits to the heart and brain. Menopausal hormone therapy is not currently recommended for those uses.