Women's Health

Family Planning Contraception

Trump administration sued for withholding family planning funds in Pa., other states

Rising pregnancy-related deaths should be 'urgent public health priority,' researchers say

Maternal Deaths U.S.

Hysterectomies are common surgeries, but myths about their impact persist

Hysterectomy Menopause Myths

Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders

Woman on Scale

Menopause symptoms begin for most women in their 30s, study shows

menopause hot flashes

Giving birth to twins increases heart disease risk during postpartum period, study warns

Twins Heart Disease

Cancer deaths continue to drop in the U.S., but cases are rising in women

Cancer deaths 2025

Black mothers in Philly remain far more likely to have unexpected complications during delivery, report says

Severe Maternal Morbidity

Women are more likely to binge drink when their estrogen levels are high, study finds

Binge Drinking Estrogen

Self-testing option for cervical cancer screening endorsed by U.S. health panel

HPV Self Testing

Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

Pregnancy Prepay Bills

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don't meet their unique needs

Weight Loss Black Women

Why high-intensity workouts may make people feel less hungry

Vigorous exercise appetite

Can you rely on your mammogram to identify heart disease risk?

Mammograms Heart Disease

'The Office' star Jenna Fischer reveals triple-positive breast cancer diagnosis; here's what that is and how it's treated

Breast cancer deaths have been dropping for decades, but racial disparities persist

Breast Cancer Disparities

FDA's new regulations underscore the complexity around screening for women with dense breasts

Pregnant Black women are more likely to be given unscheduled C-sections than white women, study finds

c-sections black women

To boost abortion access, Philly is allocating city funding to Planned Parenthood for the first time

Planned Parenthood funding

Women who get their tubes tied are more likely to get pregnant than previously thought, study finds

Tubal Litigation Pregnancy

Even smoking once a day shortly before pregnancy increases risk of serious health issues for newborns

Smoking Pregnancy

'Boy Meets World' star Danielle Fishel encourages getting mammograms after her early diagnosis of breast cancer

Most pregnant women do not drink enough water, study finds

Pregnant woman water

Stronger pain medications should be offered during IUD placements, CDC says

Depression worsens the likelihood of surviving breast cancer, study finds

Double mastectomies do not improve breast cancer survival likelihood for most women, study finds

Breast cancer survival

Mixed messages about mammograms can leave women confused about when to get them

Toxic metals including lead and arsenic found in multiple tampon brands

tampons lead arsenic

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

PMDD Menstruation

To prevent infant deaths, 250 pregnant women in Philly will get $1,000 per month – with no strings attached

Philly Joy Bank

Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy, but most women are unaware

Prenatal Supplements Pregnancy

A nurse learned she was pregnant and had MS on the same day. An advanced therapy helps her thrive

Shanel Gamboa Pregnancy

Your favorite drink can cause breast cancer – but most women in the U.S. aren't aware of alcohol's health risks

Alcohol Breast Cancer

Maternal deaths are far more common in the U.S. than in other high-income countries, report shows

maternal mortality rate

No-prescription birth control comes to N.J., but few pharmacists have qualified to offer it

N.J. Birth Control

Children's Health

Drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy may harm fetal brain development, study finds

Fluoride Water Pregnancy

Combining high intensity exercise with time-restricted eating may boost weight loss, study finds

high intensity functional training

Massive study to examine why Black women are more likely to die of most cancers

Maternal deaths are falling in the U.S., but racial disparities remain

maternal mortality rates

Breast cancer screenings should begin at 40, new guidelines say

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