Feminine hygiene products for vaginal douching may expose users to potentially harmful chemicals known as phthalates, a small study suggests.…
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Should ‘High T’ determine eligibility for women’s sports?
According to controversial new regulations, female athletes with as much testosterone in their blood as some men are not allowed…
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Plaintiffs’ lawyers reject J&J claims of fraud in mesh lawsuits
Lawyers for thousands of women suing Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon Inc over transvaginal mesh devices are fighting back against the…
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A small study suggests women plagued by menstrual cramps may find relief with vitamin D3, raising hopes that the dietary…
Read MoreJulie Bowen: Adventures of a ‘Modern Family’ mom
Julie Bowen pulls into a parking lot off California’s Pacific Coast Highway driving a less-than-spotless black Prius. Wearing yoga pants,…
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Simple Treatment Cuts Preterm Births by 45 Percent
Treating high-risk pregnant women with the hormone progesterone cut their rate of premature delivery by 45 percent and helped lower…
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Mammograms and dense breasts: Questions abound
More women are getting the word that they may have breasts too dense for mammograms to give a good picture.…
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Exercise Has Lasting Benefits for Older Women
Older women with thinning bones who exercise regularly have sustained improvements in their balance and walking speed that may protect…
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Treating epilepsy while trying to conceive
In the United States, epilepsy affects nearly one million women of childbearing age. “Many women with epilepsy experience seizure exacerbations…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Risk: It’s Not All in the Family
Women do not automatically have a higher risk of getting breast cancer just because someone else in the family has…
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