Becoming a parent for the first time can be hard for some people. But some new parents may risk developing a mental disorder when they also face...

The first several weeks after a new baby can be a whirlwind — especially for moms. But the effects of sleeping pattern changes may last for...

Breastfeeding can offer a number of benefits to mother and child, such as a reduced risk of diabetes and asthma. The World Health Organization...

The saying "Like mother, like daughter" may not be as true as it seems — at least when it comes to drinking habits.

Asthma can be difficult to deal with for anyone at any age. But older women may suffer more from the condition than other groups.

Menopause is an inevitable physical and mental change for most women, and many seek ways to reduce the often uncomfortable symptoms. New research...

Training for triathlons puts a lot of physical stress on the body. For female triathletes, special issues may arise that are often overlooked.

Awareness of heart disease symptoms and risk factors can save lives. But a recent study showed that some women were lacking this vital knowledge.

Many women choose to undergo morcellation when they get a hysterectomy, a minimally invasive procedure in which the uterus is divided into pieces...

The birth of a new baby, while joyful, can also bring a great deal of stress and anxiety — especially if the child arrived well before the due...

Many factors can affect a woman's decision about birth control methods, and an increased risk for diabetes may be one of them.

Could older residents in certain parts of the country fare better than their peers in other regions? Maybe so, according to the authors of a new...