Recent studies are helping researchers better understand the power of the mind-body connection in treating hot flashes.

In men, hot flashes can be triggered by erectile dy sfunction medication and treatments related to prostate cancer. "Some 20% will get no flashes at all and we have no idea why they are so lucky ...

More than half of people treated for breast cancer experience hot flashes; so do many males treated for prostate cancer. Medications can play a role in the symptoms. You may experience ...

Hot flashes can be associated with all of the above and can bring additional unwanted symptoms of their own. "Some 8 in 10 women will experience hot flashes during menopause or the menopause ...

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?

Blood glucose spikes—high highs and low lows—and insulin resistance have been linked to more frequent and severe hot flashes. The risk for insulin resistance increases with menopause ...

Keep a diary to see which of the above has a direct effect on your hot flashes, so you know what to really stay away from. Some research also shows that a drop in blood glucose can trigger hot ...