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The Menopause Autoimmune Connection: Why Women Face Higher Risk After Midlife

21 July 2026

When we talk about menopause, we often focus on hot flashes, sleep, or bone health. But one of the biggest unanswered questions in women's health may be the immune system. In this conversation, Jennifer Garrison, PhD, explains that women and men have fundamentally different immune responses. ✨Watch the full episode of unPAUSED here: Women tend to respond differently to viruses and vaccines, yet we still don't fully understand why. We do know one striking fact: about 80% of people living with autoimmune diseases are women. Even more compelling, a woman's… Video by YouTube channel.

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