Women’s health

A woman experiencing abuse at the hands of an intimate partner often feels isolated and alone. But the truth is, […]

Can we make humans healthier by growing healthier places? A 2016 analysis found that women living in areas with higher levels of […]

While we know that breastfeeding has many health benefits for mothers and babies, the studies have been a bit fuzzy […]

For many women, pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby is a joyous time — but not for every woman. […]

Most pregnant women know that they should avoid things like alcohol and tobacco while they are pregnant, as well as […]

As medical science advances, we have more tests and biomarkers available to help identify illnesses. Yet overdiagnosis and overtreatment that […]

Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are extremely common, especially in women after menopause. According to data from the National Institutes […]

Fibroids are generally benign (not cancerous) tumors that form within the tissues of the uterus. They are very common in […]

Some medical news stories don’t get the attention they deserve. Perhaps it’s because the disease is rare and not many […]

You’ve done it! You’ve taken that last birth control pill, removed your IUD, or stopped using your contraceptive method of […]