Women Health

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide, with a particularly heavy burden in the Indian subcontinent, where most cases are diagnosed at advanced stages. While a painless…

Two out of five women in Saxony declined invitations for free mammography screening last year, according to new data from the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KV Saxony). A…

Michigan’s Republican congressional delegation is urging federal health officials to reinstate in-person dispensing requirements for mifepristone, the first of two medications used in medication abortion. The lawmakers argue that mail-order…

Roughly 3% of U.S. newborns—about one in every 33—are born each year with a birth defect. While those statistics can be alarming, most fetal abnormalities can now be detected through…

A major evidence review has found that the HPV vaccine sharply reduces the risk of cervical cancer and carries no meaningful safety concerns. The findings, released by the nonprofit research…

A new study from the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center provides fresh insight into triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive form of breast cancer that lacks targeted treatment options. The…

Breast cancer early screening saves lives, but confusion about how and when to get checked stops many women from regular exams. Here are eight facts that every woman should know…

Premature births remain a major challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. They are a leading cause of illness and death in newborns. Preterm infants, born before 37 weeks, are at higher…

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is challenging the FDA’s recent approval of a new generic form of mifepristone, a key medication used in abortions. The lawsuit seeks to restore previous…

In the U.S., several medical organizations provide guidelines on using mammograms to screen for breast cancer. However, these guidelines differ on when women should start screening and how often they…

A recent study suggests that Jinfeng Pills, a traditional Chinese herbal formula, may help restore a thin endometrium, a common cause of infertility. The study found that the herbal formula…

An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg attaches outside the uterus. Normally, the egg travels down the fallopian tube and implants in the uterus wall. But in an ectopic…

A routine follow-up appointment likely saved the life of 72-year-old Barbara Sandon Norris of Cleveland. In May, she celebrated seven years cancer-free and had just received a clean mammogram. Feeling…

A new study reports that myomectomy remains a safe and effective option for recurrent uterine fibroids in women who previously received high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). The findings were published in…

Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) announced today that his breast cancer imaging bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now close to becoming law. The proposal marks a major…

For more than two decades, hormone therapy used during menopause carried an FDA “black box” warning. The label warned patients of possible serious risks, including breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, blood…

Reproductive health, maternal, and community health advocates urged Pennsylvania lawmakers to protect women’s health care access amid rising threats at the federal level. Speakers at a Capitol rally praised Pennsylvania…

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has announced it will explore providing surgical abortions at Wagga Base Hospital. The district hopes to expand reproductive health care in southern New South…

Breast cancer rates continue to rise. From 2012 to 2022, cases increased by 1% each year in women older than 50 and by 1.4% in women younger than 50. Younger…

Lisette Lopez-Rose expected joy after childbirth. She instead suffered panic attacks and deep sadness. She feared telling her obstetrician. She worried they might take her baby away. At six months…