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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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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Study suggests how often to test bone density
Older women with thin bones should be screened every year and those with denser bones can safely wait up to…
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Deadly Spider Venom Used in Breast Cancer Trial
Venom from deadly funnel-web spiders and tarantulas could be used to kill breast cancer cells, under an Australian trial. Researchers…
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Is a Little Nibbling OK? Munching Not Linked to Obesity
A little nibbling between meals may not show up on your waistline, a small study of Norwegian women suggests. Participants…
Read MoreProlonged sitting increase’s women’s diabetes risk
Prolonged periods of sitting may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes in women, a new study finds. In the…
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Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Study Finds
Drinking three to six alcoholic beverages a week could increase a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer, according to a…
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