Halle Berry confronts stigma around menopause
Washington (AFP) - Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry joined a group of US senators on Thursday to announce new legislation that would provide tens of millions of dollars towards menopause research and education. "The shame has to be taken out of menopause. We have to talk about this very normal part of our life," said the Hollywood star, who picked up a best actress Oscar for 2001 romantic drama "Monster's Ball." The bill, Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women's Health Act, is sponsored by senators from both parties and would divert $275 million to research, raising awareness and...