Heart disease is often regarded as a concern mainly for men. But this perception is misguided and may lead women to miss important warning signs...

Women who have gestational diabetes during pregnancy have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Certain lifestyle changes may...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in high-income countries. It seems that the biggest risk factor for the condition may be a...

Expectant mothers have to consider certain everyday decisions of their life in a new way — including the food choices they make. So what should...

From stopping hot flashes to renewed sex drive, hormone therapy promises to turn back the hands of menopausal time, but is it both safe and...

Twenty percent of all births are the result of labor induction. This method is often thought to increase the risk of cesarean section, but this...

Being overweight has a wide range of health implications. One new study looked at how a pregnant women's weight may affect the child they...

Previous studies have shown that the amount of weight that women gain during pregnancy can significantly affect the baby's health. And it's...

Diabetes rates are rising, and so are the rates of pregnant women with diabetes. Improper care and poor monitoring of the condition could have...

If cancer could actually be prevented through a routine screening, everyone would complete that screening, right? That is the idea behind cervical...

Many grandparents will tell you that caring for their grandchild gives them great joy. What they may not realize is how their minds are benefiting...

Women with breast cancer often receive radiation treatments and chemotherapy to fight their disease. In some women, those treatments might bring...