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“Menopause Liberation Day” — November 10, 2025: The FDA’s Removal of the Black Box Warning on Hormone Replacement Therapy — and What It Means for Women’s Health and Longevity
For millions of women, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was once a key part of vitality. But for more than two decades, fear has overshadowed its benefits, until now. November 10, 2025, marks a historic milestone in women’s health: the day the FDA officially removed the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy. This decision, now being referred to as “Menopause Liberation Day,” signals a new era of science-based empowerment for women navigating midlife and beyond. A
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
21 hours ago3 min read
Vitamin B3: The Simple Vitamin That Could Cut Your Skin Cancer Risk in Half
Many of my patients know that I’m always looking for practical, evidence-based ways to reduce disease risk and extend healthy lifespan. One of the simplest tools for protecting your skin may already be sitting on the pharmacy shelf: vitamin B3 , also known as nicotinamide (or niacinamide ). A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the U.S. Veterans Affairs system looked at more than 33,000 veterans and found that those taking nicotinamide had a significantly
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
Oct 292 min read
The Future of Health Is Knowing Before Anyone Else Does
When BBC News recently reported on a blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer, it made global headlines. The Galleri test identifies subtle methylation patterns in circulating DNA fragments, the biological “whispers” that reveal the presence and origin of cancer long before imaging or symptoms appear. To many, this represents the future of medicine. To my patients, it’s already standard practice. For over two years, I’ve integrated Galleri into a deeper philoso
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
Oct 192 min read
Pregnenolone: The Forgotten Hormone of Longevity
When most people think about hormones and aging, testosterone, estrogen, and maybe DHEA come to mind. But there’s another hormone that...
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
Sep 123 min read
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men and Women
I’ve always focused on prevention, vitality, and optimizing health at every age. Today, I’m excited to announce that I’m now offering...
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
Jul 202 min read
“How Many Years Have You Created?” — A New Way to See Aging
This morning, I had a realization that stopped me in my tracks. In Romanian, the common way to ask someone’s age is “Câți ani ai făcut?”...
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
Jul 22 min read
Strength Training for Longevity: Building Muscle to Extend Your Healthspan
This post is part of an ongoing series on how to grow stronger—not just older—with each birthday. If you missed the earlier parts of the...
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
Jun 274 min read
The Fasting-Mimicking Diet: A Science-Backed Path to Longevity
Fasting has been practiced for centuries across cultures, valued for its profound health benefits. However, prolonged fasting can be...
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
Mar 183 min read
Diet for Longevity and Metabolic Health
In today's fast-paced world, optimizing your diet is one of the most effective ways to support longevity, maintain a healthy metabolism,...
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
Mar 92 min read
Longevity: Celebrating Birthdays While Growing Stronger
This is the first in a series of blogs dedicated to extending your healthspan. In this series, we will dive deep into the key pillars of...
Octavian M. Belcea, MD
Feb 222 min read
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