Women Health

A new U.S. study has found that many teenage girls who want to lose weight are skipping breakfast, not getting enough sleep, and spending more time on screens—choices that may…

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is urging all pregnant women to get tested for syphilis early in pregnancy, even if they have no symptoms or risk factors. This…

A new study suggests that giving repeated antibiotics to very small, premature babies born by cesarean section may lead to long-term lung problems, including wheezing and reduced lung function. The…

Women who eat more fiber and high-quality carbohydrates in midlife are more likely to stay healthy as they age, according to a major new study. Researchers at Tufts University looked…

Girls who eat healthier foods may start their periods later, which could help protect their health in the long run, a new study shows. Researchers tracked over 7,500 girls aged…

Florida reported a 38% decrease in abortions during the first four months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with 13,951 abortions this year versus 22,409 last year.…

Many women’s health clinics offering abortion and reproductive care are closing even in states where abortion remains legal. Financial challenges, rising costs, and changing healthcare demands are forcing organizations like…

Fibroids are noncancerous growths in the uterus that affect up to 70% of women by menopause. While common, most fibroids do not cause symptoms or require treatment. However, some women…

A new study from Ohio State University helps explain why women typically have faster heartbeats than men and why men are more prone to irregular heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation…

A groundbreaking study has identified two genetic variants that may increase breast cancer risk in Black South African women. The research, published in Nature Communications, is the first large-scale genetic…

Hip fractures in older women are a major health concern, often leading to severe pain, muscle and bone loss, reduced mobility, and a higher risk of future fractures and mortality.…

A large new study has revealed that more than 10% of women using the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States experience serious medical complications. This research, analyzing health data…

The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), a landmark research study started in 1991, faced a sudden threat when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to cut…

Black women in the United States face much higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth compared to women of other races. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) impact one in three women worldwide, yet surprisingly little research has explored how these infections affect women’s overall health. This gap led Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory…

As women get older, they often face health changes that are mistakenly seen as just part of aging. Local doctors warn that some common issues should not be ignored and…

Fitness trackers like the Apple Watch, Garmin, and Fitbit are popular tools that help people stay active by tracking steps, heart rate, sleep, and more. Women are among the largest…

A new report from Climate Central reveals that rising extreme heat due to climate change is making pregnancy riskier for millions of women around the world. The nonprofit group analyzed…

In Mexico, diabetes is becoming a major health crisis—and women are paying the highest price. Recent health data shows that nearly 12.4 million people in Mexico—about 1 in 10—were living…

A new study suggests that probiotics—“good” bacteria often found in foods like yogurt—could help ease the side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients. Chemotherapy is a common and powerful…