Women Health

Menopause can bring many uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and trouble sleeping. Many women want relief but may not want prescription drugs. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can help. This…

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life. It usually happens between ages 45 and 55. During this time, the body produces less estrogen. This hormone change can lead…

In today’s fast-paced world, establishing a consistent morning routine can be a powerful way to support both physical and mental well-being. Since moving to London for work, my mornings have…

Organon announced on July 2, 2025, that it will discontinue the development of OG-6219, an experimental oral drug aimed at relieving moderate-to-severe pelvic pain caused by endometriosis, after the candidate…

A major 30-year study involving over four million women in England has found that women with infertility linked to endometriosis are significantly more likely to become pregnant than those whose…

More than 60% of first-time pregnant women in Ireland may not be getting enough iodine, according to new research from University College Cork (UCC). The findings point to a serious…

A mother’s diet during pregnancy may play a critical role in her child’s long-term immune health, according to new Danish research. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology &…

A study in the American Journal of Physiology found that beetroot extract, rich in nitrates, helped reduce artery stiffness in postmenopausal women. Over 12 weeks, the supplement improved blood vessel…

A groundbreaking study has revealed that embryos from women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) carry a unique epigenetic memory, potentially explaining the inherited nature of this common reproductive disorder. Presented…

A major new study forecasts a sharp increase in uterine cancer cases and deaths in the United States by 2050, raising serious public health concerns—particularly for Black women, who are…

For many women navigating perimenopause and menopause, pain during sex can become an unwelcome and distressing reality. Known medically as genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), this condition includes symptoms like…

A recent study conducted in San Francisco has found that certain chemicals commonly found in everyday clothing and plastic products may increase the risk of gestational diabetes in pregnant women,…

A recent study shows that some types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may affect breast cancer risk differently in younger women. While HRT overall was not linked to a higher…

Lorraine Carter Salazar, a former middle school teacher, faced a challenge many women experience but few openly discuss. About ten years ago, she began having hot flashes during school hours.…

A recent study highlights how birth room lighting plays a crucial role in shaping labor outcomes, maternal comfort, and perineal health. This new health insight suggests that dim lighting during…

Recent research reveals that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) might be passed down in families not just through genes but also via chemical tags on DNA, known as epigenetic marks. This…

Eating disorders are increasingly affecting women aged 40 and above, with menopause playing a significant role in this troubling trend. Once thought to primarily impact teenagers, eating disorders such as…

New York-based IDEO Skincare is a luxury brand that combines neuroscience with dermatology to fight skin aging. The company was co-founded by Andrew Shemin and Dr. John Blass, a Nobel-nominated…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among women in India often goes unnoticed. Most medical attention focuses on men, leaving many women undiagnosed and untreated. Experts from pulmonary and community medicine…

Sushrutha Sridhar, an endocrinology fellow at Penn State College of Medicine, began noticing unusual symptoms during medical school in 2018. At 27, she experienced irregular periods, unwanted facial hair, and…