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Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Endometrial cancer associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 13% of women globally, causing hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, excess androgen and ovarian cysts, which can lead to infertility. PCOS is also a significant risk factor for endometrial cancer.⁠

Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases

A Mayo Clinic study showed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that received usual obstetric care and screening.⁠

How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss

Supporting someone grieving a suicide loss can be uncomfortable and even a bit scary. The support you provide is crucial to helping them navigate this tragedy, and it's essential to their mental health.⁠

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Coping with menopause: Can hormone therapy help?

Navigating menopause can be exhausting. In the months or years leading up to menopause, women may experience many symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and weight gain.⁠ Hormone therapy can help manage a lot of these symptoms.

Perimenopause, menopause and … weightlifting? Expert explains value for bone health

Menopause affects women all the way to their bones, and that is why building skeletal health is especially important during perimenopause and after menopause. This is a good time to add strength-training activities such as weightlifting to your exercise routine.