Women's Health
Daughters of Women With PCOS Five Times More Likely to Develop Condition
Women can wait up to two years to be diagnosed with the condition, a researcher looking for its cause told "Newsweek."
New York Legislators Advance Bill Outlawing So-Called 'Virginity Exams'
In non-medical settings, performing the exam would be tantamount to committing sexual abuse in the first degree if the bill becomes law.
T.I. Defends 'Hymengate' After Widespread Criticism
On "Red Table Talk," the rapper and actor defended his previous comments about accompanying his daughter to her gynecology appointments for virginity checks, calling it "protection."
Ohio Abortion Ban Would Force Doctors to Re-Implant Ectopic Pregnancies
House Bill 413 would only allow abortions after a fetal heartbeat has been detected if the life of the woman is in danger, and the penalties for performing one would be either life imprisonment or death.
Planned Parenthood Builds Secret 'Mega-clinic' in Illinois
The 18,000-square-foot Illinois abortion clinic, providing care to over 10,000 women, will be among the biggest in the country.
The Average Menstrual Cycle Isn't 28 Days. It's Time We Dispel This Myth
This is one of the largest ever analyses of menstrual cycle characteristics. These initial results only scratch the surface.
Twitter Erupts Over News That CVS May Cut Birth Control Delivery Service
"CVS is choosing to deprive tens of thousands of these women of the right to make personal decisions about their own health care."
Lena Dunham Posts A Nude Instagram Photo to Benefit Women's Rehab Center
"Comment below with a reason you love yourself. I'll go first: I'm a sober accountable adult who still loves to get naked," Dunham wrote.
Why Breast Density Matters When Screening for Breast Cancer
Some states have cracked down on breast density monitoring as they've required that women be apprised of their breast density status, but others are lagging behind.
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Labor Secretary Over Women's Contraceptives
Acosta was grilled by Rep. Lauren Underwood over allowing employers to opt out from providing contraception to their staff through health insurance for religious or moral reasons.
Why You Shouldn't Ignore Nighttime Trips to the Toilet
Scientists investigated the link between night peeing and high blood pressure.
HPV Test Could Replace Pap Smears for Many Women
Women aged between 21 to 65 years old are currently advised to be screened every three years.
FDA Warns Vaginal 'Rejuvenation' Devices Are Unsafe
"Deceptive marketing of unproven treatments may not only cause injuries but keep patients from accessing appropriate, recognized therapies to treat conditions."
Working Too Many Hours Linked to Diabetes: Study
Scientists believe women could be at risk because they generally take on more responsibilities in the home, alongside their professional work.
What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome? Teen Girl Dies on Trip
Toxic shock syndrome is widely associated with young women, but anyone can develop the life-threatening condition.
Scientists May Have Finally Discovered Cause of PCOS
PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility.
Cranberry Juice Can't Treat UTIs, Health Experts Say
Cranberry juice is believed to stop bacteria from sticking to the walls of the bladder, but the scientific evidence to support this claim doesn't stack up.
New Study Links PMS to Drinking Alcohol
Women with PMS experience an average of 3,000 days of debilitating symptoms during their reproductive lives.
Link Between Red Meat and Colon Cancer in Women
Vegetarian women had the lowest incidence of colon cancer.
Australia Puts Guidelines On Controversial Mesh
Australia recently outlined new guidelines for using the implants.
The Latest Battle to Regulate Crisis Pregnancy Centers
This week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on a California law requiring crisis pregnancy centers to identify whether or not they're licensed by the state.
Winter Olympics: History of Sexism Rooted In Myths
More women are competing in Pyeongchang than previous Winter Games, but it's still not equal.
Lena Dunham Had a Hysterectomy to Treat Endometriosis
The actress announced she'd had the procedure done in an essay published in the March issue of Vogue.
Supplements Can Help Lower Running Time by a Minute
Eating this combination of nutrients worked in just one month to increase running speed, a new, small study finds.
Abortion Rate at Historic Low
According to a CDC study, the abortion rate has dropped 22 percent overall between 2005 and 2014.
Transvaginal Mesh Implants May Be Banned in Britain
The FDA has known about issues with this product for at least seven years.
Watchdogs File Complaint Against Fake Abortion Clinic
A watchdog group is accusing Attleboro Women's Health Center of deliberately deceiving women who seek its services.
GOP Aims to Ban Abortion at Point of Fetal Heartbeat
A fetal heartbeat bill would ban abortion after six weeks.
Trump Administration Backs 'Fertility Awareness'
The technique fails nearly a quarter of women each year.
Reconstruction Surgery After Mastectomy More Popular
A new report underscores just how critical—and in demand—reconstructive surgery is to women who survive the disease.