Hot flashes are a signature symptom of menopause, but for some women, they last far longer than expected—sometimes up to 15 years. What causes them, and why do they vary so much from person to person?

Citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is an effective, well-tolerated agent for the management of hot flashes, a novel study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has ...