A ruling last week on the morning-after pill, as well as government recommendations on new forms of birth control, could…
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Mammograms cited in breast cancer overdiagnosis
Up to a fourth of breast cancers found through mammograms are harmless and would not cause noticeable disease during the…
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Aerobics may ease menopause symptoms
In a small study of Finnish women who had recently entered menopause, those who stuck to an aerobic exercise program…
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New vaccine could help women who already have HPV
A new vaccine could help women infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) who are at risk for cervical cancer, according…
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Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy may reduce breast cancer risk
While some forms of hormone replacement therapy have been found to increase breast cancer risk, therapies that use only estrogen…
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Study: Cardiac Deaths Mount After Super Bowl Loss
Researchers found there was an increased number of cardiac deaths, particularly among women, after a city’s home team lost in…
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One-day radiation therapy a new alternative for breast cancer patients
Born with a congenital heart defect, Elaine LaCross was no stranger to illness. She wasn’t exactly surprised when she was…
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Bridging the gap for heart health disparities
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in all women across the United States. But, for certain groups –…
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7 warning signs you should not ignore
A few days after Melissa Daly broke her ankle, the calf above it became tender. Within a week, her foot…
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Menopause hormone use not linked with cognitive problems
Women who start taking hormone replacement therapy in their early 50s do not appear to be at increased risk of…
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