Women Health

Becoming a new mom is a joyous milestone, but it also brings sleepless nights that show up clearly on your skin. The fatigue often manifests as under-eye puffiness, dark hollows,…

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe form of pregnancy sickness characterized by excessive nausea and vomiting, affects between 1 and 3 out of every 100 pregnant women, according to the UK’s…

Texans can now perform cervical cancer screening from the comfort of their homes through Teal Health’s at-home test, the first federally approved alternative to the traditional pap smear. The Food…

A recent randomized clinical trial demonstrated that mailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits to individuals due for cervical cancer screening is more cost-effective than traditional care methods. Traditional care included…

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains the gold standard for breast cancer screening in women at increased risk, but it has notable limitations. Wendie Berg, MD, PhD, professor of radiology at…

Pregnancy hyperglycemia, encompassing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and gestational glucose intolerance (GGI), increases the risk of large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infants and the future development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Managing blood…

Palliative care represents a specialized medical approach focused on relieving symptoms and stress associated with serious illnesses while improving quality of life for patients and their families. This multidisciplinary field…

A breast pump flange, also commonly referred to as a breast shield, is a fundamental component of any breast pump system. This funnel-shaped piece fits directly over the breast and…

Breast cancer screening represents a critical component of women’s healthcare, with mammography remaining the gold standard for detection. Despite its proven effectiveness in identifying malignancies too small to palpate, traditional…

HPV infection during pregnancy generally poses minimal risk to fetal development and rarely complicates delivery outcomes. The virus primarily affects maternal cervical and genital tissues with low probability of vertical…

Postpartum massage represents a specialized therapeutic approach designed to support new mothers during the critical recovery period following childbirth. This form of massage therapy addresses the unique physical and emotional…

Collagen supplements have gained significant attention in recent years for their potential benefits in skin health joint support and anti aging properties. As a primary structural protein in connective tissues…

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) has taken a decisive leap into the women’s health arena with the launch of personalized treatment plans targeting menopause and perimenopause. The move represents…

Women who miss their first breast cancer screening appointment face a 40% higher risk of dying from the disease, according to a major new study published in the British Medical…

As women approach their 40s, the body undergoes profound biological and hormonal transitions. This period marks the beginning of perimenopause—the years leading up to menopause—when estrogen and progesterone levels begin…

A growing number of younger women in the United States are receiving a diagnosis they never anticipated—cancer. Once seen largely as a disease of aging, cancer is increasingly affecting women…

Millions of women are being drawn into what researchers describe as a “menopause gold rush,” as corporations, celebrities, and social media influencers profit from widespread confusion and misinformation surrounding menopause.…

A novel oral treatment combination has demonstrated a significant improvement in progression-free survival for patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, according to results from the phase 3…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) represents one of the most common sexually transmitted infections globally, with over 200 related viruses affecting human health. This virus group includes both low-risk types that cause…

Human papillomavirus represents a widespread group of viruses with over 200 known types that infect human epithelial tissues. These viruses primarily transmit through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity affecting both…