Women's Health

AI breast cancer study

Google's artificial intelligence detects breast cancer more accurately than doctors, study finds

Fertility testing through online suppliers may confuse users, Penn study says

Fertility testing online confuse consumers

Experts offer tips to help pregnant women traveling by air reduce risk of blood clots

Tips for Pregnant Women Flying

Maternal obesity during pregnancy may harm son's motor skills, IQ

Pregnancy Obesity

Marijuana may delay fetal growth during pregnancy, study finds

Marijuana Use During Pregnancy

Hospital-based breastfeeding initiatives reduce early infant deaths

The brain region that regulates mood, sex drive is smaller among birth control pill users, study finds

Birth Control Effect Brain

Hair dye and straightener may increase risk for breast cancer, study says

Hair dye breast cancer risk

Everything women need to know about menopause

menopause symptoms what to know

Many women suffer from endometriosis without realizing it

Still getting acne as an adult? There are ways to prevent it

Adult acne treatment options

Women with diabetes are less likely to get cancer screenings, study finds

Women with diabetes are less likely to get screened for cancer

Chemical exposure in early pregnancy may cause brain development issues in children

Chemical exposure early pregnancy

A specialized brain cell could be a root cause of OCD and anxiety, especially in women

OCD Anxiety Cells

Menopause before age 50 may increase a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease

Adjusting memory test may better detect Alzheimer's disease in women, study says

Alzheimer's disease memory test

How birth control prescriptions by a pharmacist could broaden access and keep costs down

Birth Control Pills Pharmacist

What to know before your first mammogram

What to know about mammograms

High lead levels during pregnancy may increase risk of childhood obesity

Childhood obesity lead exposure

Here are the most common signs of breast cancer

Adverse pregnancy outcomes increase risk of high blood pressure

Women who 'self-silence' are at a greater risk for stroke, study says

Birth control delivery apps are generally safe and efficient, study finds

Birth Control Pills Delivery Services

Hot flashes tied to heart attacks, strokes and cognitive decline, studies find

Onion, garlic consumption could help reduce breast cancer risk, study suggests

Onions garlic health

New Jersey awarded federal grant worth $10.5 million to improve maternal health

New Jersey federal grant pregnancy

U.S. abortions fall to lowest total since Roe v. Wade

At-home rape kits now off the market

Preserve Rape Kit 09162019

Apple announces Apple Watch studies examining menstrual cycles, heart health, and hearing

Apple Watch health studies 2019

FDA wants more men in clinical trials of breast cancer drugs

Breast cancer in men

Chronic stress from PTSD increases risk of ovarian cancer, study finds

PTSD ovarian cancer risk

Grooming pubic hair does not increase risk of STIs, study finds

Pubic hair grooming does not increase risk of STDs

Here are the recommended health screenings for women in their 50s

A high-fat diet during pregnancy may prevent Alzheimer's disease in children

high fat diet alzheimers

In men, it’s Parkinson’s. In women, it’s hysteria.

Brain Needlepoint 08262019

Pill Club claims CVS Caremark's reimbursement changes threaten its ability to distribute birth control

Birth control pills 04182019

Everything you need to know about varicose veins

Varicose Veins Wiki 08122019

30-minute procedure claims to delay menopause by 20 years

menopause delay surgery

Allergan recalls breast implants tied to rare cancer

allergan breast implant recall

Mediterranean diet may be antidote to unhealthy weight gain, gestational diabetes in pregnant women

Mediterranean diet pregnancy

Home birth may start babies off with health-promoting microbes

Home Birth 07182019

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