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Amanda Peet, Shannen Doherty and more celebs on their earliest breast cancer red flags
While most women know to self-check and be on the lookout for unusual lumps and bumps, this disease doesn't always look the same — as is demonstrated by celebrities who've...
The dangerous assumption people make about aging — and how you can prevent a silent but potentially deadly disease
Dr. Susan Zweig, an endocrinologist specializing in bone health at NYU Langone Health, sets the record straight.
A female body part disappeared from textbooks because doctors thought it was useless — it’s not
Overlooked for more than a century, this organ may have been doing far more behind the scenes than doctors realized.
Having disproportionately big boobs linked to a surprising health issue: study
Women with larger breasts are all too familiar with backaches, and a new study has linked a surprising medical condition to a bigger bust size.
Meet the ‘peppers’ treating menopause with gray market peptides — using secret code words
More and more women are turning to unregulated peptides to battle menopause. They've even developed their own slang, in part to evade content moderation on Instagram and TikTok.
5 mistakes women make that are aging them faster than they realize
Everyday choices play a big role in how we age, and one longevity doc says a few bad habits may seem harmless — but are actually having a real impact...
Massachusetts gov proposes better postpartum healthcare after Lindsay Clancy trial: ‘I see you’
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey proposed providing free home visits by nurses to all parents with newborns as well as updated regulations governing mental health screening of new mothers.
Influencer left fighting for her life after shaving bikini line
"The doctors said if I were older, it would be a different story, or if I left it an extra day, it would have been life-threatening," Collins said.
Woman who lost best friend to ovarian cancer receives same diagnosis months later
"I was diagnosed with stage 3B high-grade serous ovarian cancer," Drexler, now 65, said.
Spain releases menopause nutrition guidelines based on data from men
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) published nutritional guidelines for menopausal women that used research exclusively on men.
The not-so-secret health struggles of ‘Mormon Wives’
With season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" premiering on Hulu today, fans are in for plenty of drama — and dirty soda.
I’m a gynecologist — which foods can make you smell different down there
Here's what to know about the biggest culprits, how to get rid of food smells in the region — and when odor might point to a problem.
Inside the scramble for HRT — as perimenopausal women get creative amid estrogen patch shortage
In November, the FDA removed the black box labeling from estrogen-based HRT and the market pounced. “Trying to find estrogen patches right now is like a high-stakes scavenger hunt that...
Shopping too much for designer clothes? Blame your menstrual cycle
Forget craving chocolate — how about a new Gucci, Louis Vuitton, or Chanel piece for your collection?
I died during childbirth — doctors performed a postmortem C-section before bringing me back to life
A couple thought they were about to meet their third child. Instead, the mother found herself fighting for her own life.
The misunderstood condition that wreaks havoc on the body — and is often dismissed or misdiagnosed
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a complex condition involving multiple interconnected body systems with symptoms that extend well beyond the ovaries and...
Miss USA contestant reveals how she lost 170 lbs. after humiliating theme park experience
At 41, she is this year's oldest Miss USA contestant and her "confidence is soaring."
Yankees star and his wife help 59 families afford IVF after their own fertility struggles
Their efforts have already led to three babies being born, with 14 more on the way.
The midlife milestone linked to a higher Alzheimer’s risk in women
One big change in particular could point to an increased risk for women of a certain age, according to a groundbreaking new study.
Scientists are only just confirming that women’s menstrual cycles can affect how well drugs work
It's often only after a drug is released do we learn women might be affected totally differently from men — as with the case for two recent major studies.