women's health

Health Tip: Dietary Needs of Aging Women

Health - October 26, 2009

Find out what your body needs more >>

Is Smoking Tougher on Women?

Health - October 25, 2009

Research suggests they're more susceptible to dangers of tobacco more >>

Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health

Health - October 23, 2009

Sexual trauma also associated with women's urinary tract symptoms, survey finds more >>

Swine Flu Frustrations: Too Little Vaccine, Too Many Scare Tactics

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 23, 2009

My daughter seems to have it, and I can't understand why there's no test and not enough vaccine. more >>

Health Tip: What's Causing Urinary Incontinence?

Health - October 23, 2009

Possible causes among women more >>

American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines

Health - October 21, 2009

Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report more >>

Why Women Should Push for Healthcare Reform

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 21, 2009

We pay more for insurance, lack maternity coverage, and are excluded from plans for having C-sections. more >>

Video: Daily Health Headlines, Studies, and Research

Health - October 20, 2009

Insight into the latest news published medical journals more >>

Health Tip: Preparing for a Mammogram

Health - October 20, 2009

How to get ready for the test more >>

HPV Vaccine: Women Now Have a Choice Between Cervarix and Gardasil

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 19, 2009

Both have distinct advantages, so which one should you choose? And moms, there's now a shot for boys. more >>

Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid

Health - October 19, 2009

It can help prevent birth defects more >>

Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases

Health - October 19, 2009

Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis more >>

Body Image Lessons From a Fired-for-Being-Too-Fat Model

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 15, 2009

Filippa Hamilton is speaking out about her firing from Ralph Lauren. Why women need to listen to her. more >>

Race Not a Factor if Breast Cancer Chemo Succeeds

Health - October 14, 2009

All women have similar outcomes when there's no sign of disease following treatment, study finds more >>

Abortion Down, Contraception Up: Recipe for Health Reform?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 14, 2009

A new report shows that abortions have dropped worldwide because of increased use of contraception. more >>

Why 1 in 4 Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients Still Opt for Mastectomies

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 13, 2009

Sometimes doctors are to blame, but often women get a breast removed against medical advice. more >>

Mastectomy Not First Choice for Most Breast Cancer Patients

Health - October 13, 2009

Three-fourths opt for breast-conserving treatments instead, study finds more >>

With Hormone Therapy, Tender Breasts May Signal Cancer Risk

Health - October 12, 2009

Symptom might warrant a reassessment of treatment, experts suggest more >>

Mother's Cancer Can Pass to Fetus

Health - October 12, 2009

Genetic analysis is first proof this rare phenomenon occurs, scientists say more >>

Why Do Women Have Sex?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 8, 2009

A new book uncovers our motivation, and, no, it's not just about love. more >>

2nd Knee Surgery Common Among Young Patients

Health - October 7, 2009

More active life raises risk for repeated rupture, researchers suspect more >>

What You Can Do to Find the Cause of Breast Cancer

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 7, 2009

Fill out a form online, and join the Army of Women willing to participate in research trials. more >>

Gene Test Might Predict Tamoxifen's Effectiveness

Health - October 6, 2009

The breast cancer drug works better depending on particular DNA, study suggests more >>

Instant Body Image Boost: Fuller Figured Models in 'Glamour' Magazine

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 6, 2009

One women's magazine says it's committed to featuring a "greater range of body types." more >>

Plastics Chemical Tied to Aggression in Young Girls