The dreaded hot flash is a sudden rush of incapacitating heat in the upper body, especially to the chest, neck, and face that’s sometimes accompanied by anxiety and rapid heartbeat. Hot flashes are an intense sensation experienced by many women who are transitioning into menopause.
Any woman who has experienced a hot flash, or its “cousin,” night sweats, knows it’s an unpleasant sensation but few may know the mystery of these feverish feelings has been a focus for some scientists.
