Two drugs used to treat osteoporosis may be better than either alone in maintaining bone density.
Women’s Health
Critics and Supporters React To Decision to Expand OTC Access to Plan B
Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements May Not Prevent Fractures
For most people, the evidence doesn’t support any bone benefit of the popular supplements.
Why Pregnant Women Should Get Flu Shots
It’s not too late to get a flu shot – especially if you’re pregnant, say experts at the March of Dimes.
Women with BRCA Gene Mutation at Higher Risk for Early Menopause
A study finds the first genetic links that predict timing of menopause
Can Your Job Increase Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer?
A study explores the occupations with the strongest links to breast cancer.
Early Puberty May Heighten Heart Risks for Women
Predicting heart disease risk is not an exact science, but doctors are building the case for another tool to guide their evaluations when it comes to women.
Migraines Linked to Brain Lesions in Women
The latest research connects migraines with more of the brain lesions, although their health impact isn’t clear
U.S. Panel Warns Hormone Replacement Therapy Is Too Risky
A government group is advising women to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat symptoms of menopause for only short periods of time
Is PMS a Myth?
The latest research says yes, it is a myth
Heart Benefits from Hormone Replacement Therapy?
A new Danish study offers some reassurance to women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms: the treatment may not only ease discomfort from hot flashes, but early use also appears not to increase women’s …
Study: Free Birth Control Slashes Abortion Rates
What would happen if women at risk for unintended pregnancies received the birth control of their choice — especially the more effective kinds — at no cost?
How Women Can Keep the Weight Off After Menopause
The deck is stacked against women hoping to keep slim after menopause, but researchers say some simple eating habits can keep weight down
