Women's Health Initiative

The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) is a major research program launched in the 1990s aimed at understanding health issues affecting postmenopausal women. It studies the effects of hormone therapy, diet, and exercise on conditions like heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. The WHI helps guide medical guidelines and informs women about risks and benefits associated with various health choices, ultimately improving women's health care and outcomes. Through large-scale clinical trials and observational studies, it has provided valuable insights into how lifestyle and medical interventions can impact women's health over time.