New Science Spotlight Articles

Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
12 NEW February 27, 2026
Surprise benefit of young kids: they may help ease hot flashes

Surprise benefit of young kids: they may help ease hot flashes

Some menopausal women had fewer symptoms if they had kids under 13 at home, study shows
Hutch NewsOctober 16, 2014
Estrogen? Antidepressants? Black cohosh?

Estrogen? Antidepressants? Black cohosh?

Fred Hutch researchers offer guidance to women facing the menopause muddle
Hutch NewsFebruary 12, 2014
Hot flashes may signal breast cancer protection

Hot flashes may signal breast cancer protection

Chris Li and colleagues find the more frequent and severe the menopausal symptoms, the lower the cancer risk
Hutch NewsJanuary 31, 2011
Hot flashes and other menopause symptoms are associated with a significant reduction in the risk of breast cancer

Hot flashes and other menopause symptoms are associated with a significant reduction in the risk of breast cancer

The more frequent and severe the hot flashes, the lower the cancer risk
News ReleasesJanuary 25, 2011
Use of antidepressant associated with hot flash reduction

Use of antidepressant associated with hot flash reduction

Antidepressant escitalopram may provide a viable nonhormonal alternative to relieving menopausal hot flashes
Hutch NewsJanuary 24, 2011