Women's Health: Pregnancy, breast cancer, reproductive health
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Black and Hispanic women are less likely than white women to be screened for breast cancer, a large review finds.
More ContentBlack and Hispanic women are less likely than white women to be screened for breast cancer, a large review finds.
More ContentCould religion play a role in breast-feeding practices?
More ContentCould religion play a role in breast-feeding practices?
More ContentMany breast cancer survivors take anti-estrogen drugs for at least five years to help lessen their risk of recurrence.
More ContentMany breast cancer survivors take anti-estrogen drugs for at least five years to help lessen their risk of recurrence.
More ContentWomen who experience migraines have more than double the risk of suffering a stroke, new research shows. The finding adds evidence to the suspected link between these two conditions.
More ContentWomen who experience migraines have more than double the risk of suffering a stroke, new research shows. The finding adds evidence to the suspected link between these two conditions.
More ContentMillions of Americans have a lifelong struggle with their waistlines -- dieting, losing weight, but then gaining it back again.
More ContentMillions of Americans have a lifelong struggle with their waistlines -- dieting, losing weight, but then gaining it back again.
More ContentWomen are at greater risk for Zika infection than men, new research in mice suggests.
More ContentWomen are at greater risk for Zika infection than men, new research in mice suggests.
More ContentDepression is on the rise among American teens and young adults, with adolescent girls showing the greatest vulnerability, a new national survey reveals.
More ContentDepression is on the rise among American teens and young adults, with adolescent girls showing the greatest vulnerability, a new national survey reveals.
More ContentA spate of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts against consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson is shining a light on a long-simmering scientific question: Can baby powder cause ovarian cancer?
More ContentA spate of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts against consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson is shining a light on a long-simmering scientific question: Can baby powder cause ovarian cancer?
More ContentYounger heart attack survivors who struggle to afford health care and medications have worse outcomes than those who don't, a new study finds.
More ContentYounger heart attack survivors who struggle to afford health care and medications have worse outcomes than those who don't, a new study finds.
More ContentWomen have made major strides towards equality with men, but new research shows there's one way in which they are catching up that could be harmful -- drinking.
More ContentWomen have made major strides towards equality with men, but new research shows there's one way in which they are catching up that could be harmful -- drinking.
More ContentU.S. health officials are now recommending that all pregnant women who have recently spent time in any part of Miami-Dade County in Florida be tested for Zika infection.
More ContentU.S. health officials are now recommending that all pregnant women who have recently spent time in any part of Miami-Dade County in Florida be tested for Zika infection.
More ContentFor women with bladder incontinence who haven't been helped by medications or other therapies, Botox injections may help control leakage better than an implanted nerve stimulation device, a new study suggests.
More ContentFor women with bladder incontinence who haven't been helped by medications or other therapies, Botox injections may help control leakage better than an implanted nerve stimulation device, a new study suggests.
More ContentWomen in midlife with a history of depression appear at markedly greater risk of suffering from heart disease, new research suggests.
More ContentWomen in midlife with a history of depression appear at markedly greater risk of suffering from heart disease, new research suggests.
More ContentOverall, about 12 percent of C-sections result in an infection, according to background information in the study. That's about one in eight women who undergo the procedure.
More ContentOverall, about 12 percent of C-sections result in an infection, according to background information in the study. That's about one in eight women who undergo the procedure.
More ContentBreast reconstruction immediately after breast removal surgery due to cancer may help reduce a patient's mental distress, a new study suggests.
More ContentBreast reconstruction immediately after breast removal surgery due to cancer may help reduce a patient's mental distress, a new study suggests.
More ContentHere's good news for middle-aged women who fear their sexual satisfaction is destined to decline: Aging can provide benefits that might make lovemaking even more enjoyable, a small study suggests.
More ContentHere's good news for middle-aged women who fear their sexual satisfaction is destined to decline: Aging can provide benefits that might make lovemaking even more enjoyable, a small study suggests.
More ContentAlthough breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among American women, there are three steps women can take to reduce their risk, a nutritionist says.
More ContentAlthough breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among American women, there are three steps women can take to reduce their risk, a nutritionist says.
More ContentZika continues to extend its reach around the globe, with U.S. health officials now urging women to delay travel to 11 countries in Southeast Asia where the virus is circulating.
More ContentZika continues to extend its reach around the globe, with U.S. health officials now urging women to delay travel to 11 countries in Southeast Asia where the virus is circulating.
More ContentWhile morning sickness may make you miserable in the early months of your pregnancy, it can signal that your baby is healthy and normal, new research shows.
More ContentWhile morning sickness may make you miserable in the early months of your pregnancy, it can signal that your baby is healthy and normal, new research shows.
More ContentNew research seems to confirm that stress lowers a woman's chances of becoming pregnant, particularly stress that occurs around the time of ovulation.
More ContentNew research seems to confirm that stress lowers a woman's chances of becoming pregnant, particularly stress that occurs around the time of ovulation.
More ContentWomen who enter menopause early may be at greater risk for heart disease and premature death, a new analysis suggests.
More ContentWomen who enter menopause early may be at greater risk for heart disease and premature death, a new analysis suggests.
More ContentWomen who consume high amounts of meat, fish, eggs and other common foods rich in several different types of fatty acids may end up facing a greater risk for type 2 diabetes, a large and long-term French study suggests.
More ContentWomen who consume high amounts of meat, fish, eggs and other common foods rich in several different types of fatty acids may end up facing a greater risk for type 2 diabetes, a large and long-term French study suggests.
More ContentSome women have trouble staying asleep, and a new small study may shed light on why.
More ContentSome women have trouble staying asleep, and a new small study may shed light on why.
More ContentA major shift is needed in the prevention and treatment of ovarian cancer, according to a doctor who specializes in the disease.
More ContentA major shift is needed in the prevention and treatment of ovarian cancer, according to a doctor who specializes in the disease.
More ContentOvarian cancer deaths are down dramatically in many parts of the world, and researchers believe the use of birth control pills may be a main reason why.
More ContentOvarian cancer deaths are down dramatically in many parts of the world, and researchers believe the use of birth control pills may be a main reason why.
More ContentUp to one-quarter of preterm births might be prevented if women paid attention to three risk factors that are under their control, new research suggests.
More ContentUp to one-quarter of preterm births might be prevented if women paid attention to three risk factors that are under their control, new research suggests.
More ContentTaking calcium supplements with the hope of keeping osteoporosis at bay may raise an older woman's risk of dementia, a new study suggests.
More ContentTaking calcium supplements with the hope of keeping osteoporosis at bay may raise an older woman's risk of dementia, a new study suggests.
More ContentFemale doctors in the United States make much less than their male colleagues, a new study finds.
More ContentFemale doctors in the United States make much less than their male colleagues, a new study finds.
More ContentThe amount of fat in a pregnant woman's diet may influence the mix of microbes in her baby's gut, a new study suggests.
More ContentThe amount of fat in a pregnant woman's diet may influence the mix of microbes in her baby's gut, a new study suggests.
More ContentAmerican women seem more satisfied with their weight now than they were 30 years ago, preliminary new research indicates.
More ContentAmerican women seem more satisfied with their weight now than they were 30 years ago, preliminary new research indicates.
More ContentNearly one-third of women who have infertility treatments get pregnant naturally within a few years of stopping treatment, a new study suggests.
More ContentNearly one-third of women who have infertility treatments get pregnant naturally within a few years of stopping treatment, a new study suggests.
More ContentWomen whose periods begin later and who experience menopause later in life are more likely to live to be 90, new research suggests.
More ContentWomen whose periods begin later and who experience menopause later in life are more likely to live to be 90, new research suggests.
More ContentUp to 1.6 million child-bearing women in Central and South America may be at risk for infection with the Zika virus by the end of the first phase of the epidemic, new research suggests.
More ContentUp to 1.6 million child-bearing women in Central and South America may be at risk for infection with the Zika virus by the end of the first phase of the epidemic, new research suggests.
More ContentThe hot flashes and night sweats of menopause don't play out the same for all women, new research shows.
More ContentThe hot flashes and night sweats of menopause don't play out the same for all women, new research shows.
More ContentRed blood cell transfusions from young or female donors may lead to lower survival rates for recipients, according to a new Canadian study.
More ContentRed blood cell transfusions from young or female donors may lead to lower survival rates for recipients, according to a new Canadian study.
More ContentA pregnancy "waddle" really does increase a woman's risk for falls, a new study reveals.
More ContentA pregnancy "waddle" really does increase a woman's risk for falls, a new study reveals.
More ContentThe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine appears to prevent abnormalities that can lead to cervical cancer, a new study shows.
More ContentThe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine appears to prevent abnormalities that can lead to cervical cancer, a new study shows.
More ContentLack of exercise is associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer and of death from the disease, two new studies suggest.
More ContentLack of exercise is associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer and of death from the disease, two new studies suggest.
More ContentMany male primary care doctors regard heart disease as a man's issue and don't assess risk in female patients, a new French study finds.
More ContentMany male primary care doctors regard heart disease as a man's issue and don't assess risk in female patients, a new French study finds.
More ContentHeart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but there are a number of preventive measures women can take, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
More ContentHeart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but there are a number of preventive measures women can take, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
More ContentMore American women than ever are obese, while the number of men carrying around far too many pounds has held steady, new research shows.
More ContentMore American women than ever are obese, while the number of men carrying around far too many pounds has held steady, new research shows.
More ContentWomen who suffer from migraine headaches may have a slightly increased risk of heart disease or stroke, a new study suggests.
More ContentWomen who suffer from migraine headaches may have a slightly increased risk of heart disease or stroke, a new study suggests.
More ContentEvery working mom knows how hard it can be to juggle the demands of her job with the needs of her new baby, particularly when it comes to breast-feeding.
More ContentEvery working mom knows how hard it can be to juggle the demands of her job with the needs of her new baby, particularly when it comes to breast-feeding.
More ContentThirty percent of female doctors face sexual harassment on the job, new research shows.
More ContentThirty percent of female doctors face sexual harassment on the job, new research shows.
More ContentRoutinely attending religious services may confer a halo of better health around American women, a new study suggests.
More ContentRoutinely attending religious services may confer a halo of better health around American women, a new study suggests.
More ContentWomen who work rotating night shifts may face a slightly increased risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
More ContentWomen who work rotating night shifts may face a slightly increased risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
More ContentMedia coverage of celebrities who battle breast cancer is not always balanced or thorough, and this skewed view may be one factor in the growing popularity of double mastectomies, a new study suggests.
More ContentMedia coverage of celebrities who battle breast cancer is not always balanced or thorough, and this skewed view may be one factor in the growing popularity of double mastectomies, a new study suggests.
More ContentWomen with pregnancy-related diabetes may be able to reduce their future risk of high blood pressure by eating a healthy diet, researchers report.
More ContentWomen with pregnancy-related diabetes may be able to reduce their future risk of high blood pressure by eating a healthy diet, researchers report.
More ContentThe arrival of warm weather is a perfect time to make family lifestyle changes that can help children achieve and maintain a healthy weight, a doctor says.
More ContentThe arrival of warm weather is a perfect time to make family lifestyle changes that can help children achieve and maintain a healthy weight, a doctor says.
More ContentMore women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home or in birth centers, a new study indicates.
More ContentMore women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home or in birth centers, a new study indicates.
More ContentDepression and anxiety -- but not necessarily antidepressants -- are associated with a lower chance of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study suggests.
More ContentDepression and anxiety -- but not necessarily antidepressants -- are associated with a lower chance of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study suggests.
More ContentAs weight rises, so too does the risk for asthma, U.S. health officials report.
More ContentAs weight rises, so too does the risk for asthma, U.S. health officials report.
More ContentObese women who take oral contraceptives may have a higher risk for a rare type of stroke, a new study suggests.
More ContentObese women who take oral contraceptives may have a higher risk for a rare type of stroke, a new study suggests.
More ContentSevere migraines are associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, especially among older women, new research suggests.
More ContentSevere migraines are associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, especially among older women, new research suggests.
More ContentWomen are less likely than men to be helped by bystanders if they suffer cardiac arrest, a new study finds.
More ContentWomen may face greater challenges than men when looking after a loved one with a serious illness, a new study suggests.
More ContentCleveland Clinic surgeons this week performed the nation's first uterus transplant, an experimental procedure offering women without a womb the possibility of pregnancy.
More ContentAlthough cervical cancer claims the lives of an estimated 4,000 American women every year, the disease is largely preventable, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
More ContentHaving a physically demanding job and high blood pressure may triple a woman's risk of heart disease, a new study contends.
More ContentSleeping too few or too many hours a night may lead to excessive weight gain during pregnancy, a new study suggests.
More ContentTeenage girls who get plenty of fiber in their diets may have a lower risk of breast cancer later in life, a new, large study suggests.
More ContentTeenage girls who get plenty of fiber in their diets may have a lower risk of breast cancer later in life, a new, large study suggests.
More ContentWomen who have chronic sleep problems may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Harvard researchers report.
More ContentWomen who have chronic sleep problems may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Harvard researchers report.
More ContentAmerican women living in states with high rates of gun ownership are more likely to be shot and killed by someone they know than those residing in states with fewer firearms, a new study finds.
More ContentAmerican women living in states with high rates of gun ownership are more likely to be shot and killed by someone they know than those residing in states with fewer firearms, a new study finds.
More ContentAll U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression by their family doctor, the nation's leading preventive medicine panel recommends.
More ContentAll U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression by their family doctor, the nation's leading preventive medicine panel recommends.
More ContentWhen it comes to fending off the flu, women may have an advantage over men, new research suggests.
More ContentWhen it comes to fending off the flu, women may have an advantage over men, new research suggests.
More ContentThe average age that American women have their first baby continues to rise, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
More ContentThe average age that American women have their first baby continues to rise, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
More ContentWomen who eat lots of potatoes before pregnancy appear more likely to develop gestational diabetes, a new study suggests.
More ContentWomen who eat lots of potatoes before pregnancy appear more likely to develop gestational diabetes, a new study suggests.
More ContentThe wage gap between American women and men might be one reason why women have higher rates of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.
More ContentThe wage gap between American women and men might be one reason why women have higher rates of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.
More ContentBecoming pregnant while taking birth control pills doesn't seem to increase the risk of birth defects, a new study suggests.
More ContentBecoming pregnant while taking birth control pills doesn't seem to increase the risk of birth defects, a new study suggests.
More ContentPremature menopause may increase a woman's later risk of depression, a new review suggests.
More ContentPremature menopause may increase a woman's later risk of depression, a new review suggests.
More ContentWomen who have their first child in their mid-20s to mid-30s have better health at age 40 than those who have their first child in their teens or early 20s, a new study finds.
More ContentWomen who have their first child in their mid-20s to mid-30s have better health at age 40 than those who have their first child in their teens or early 20s, a new study finds.
More ContentThe number of U.S. women having babies rose last year for the first time since 2007, while births by teens fell to a record low.
More ContentThe number of U.S. women having babies rose last year for the first time since 2007, while births by teens fell to a record low.
More ContentSome babies born at home seem to fare as well as similar babies born in a hospital, a new Canadian study finds.
More ContentSome babies born at home seem to fare as well as similar babies born in a hospital, a new Canadian study finds.
More ContentNew research from a Midwestern hospital suggests a wide majority of teen girls and young women fail to get information about contraceptives when they take medications that could cause birth defects.
More ContentNew research from a Midwestern hospital suggests a wide majority of teen girls and young women fail to get information about contraceptives when they take medications that could cause birth defects.
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