Women

The systematic review is the most rigorous investigation to date of the link between cognitive health and menopause hormone therapy (MHT), also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which seeks to replenish ovarian hormones after the cessation of menstruation. Read More.

A recent report addresses nine common misconceptions surrounding women’s health, covering topics such as heart health, immunity, and reproductive health. The findings aim to clarify widespread misunderstandings in these areas, which often lead to misinformation about women’s overall well-being. Read More.

According to new recommendations released Monday by the Health Resources and Services Administration (part of the Health and Human Services Department), women ages 30 to 65 with an average risk of cervical cancer can opt for a self-administered HPV test. Read More.

Inner Balance, the women’s health startup founded by hormone specialist Dr. Sarah Daccarett, is rapidly gaining attention as a new player in modern hormone therapy focused on streamlined, science-informed care and female longevity. With only two products on the market, Inner Balance is offering an alternative to long-standing treatment models in hormone therapy. Read More.

A personal trainer specialising in women’s health after pregnancy has doubled the size of her Stockton riverside studio. Having started out as a one-woman mobile trainer, Rose Shannon, founder of Train With Rose (TWR), visited new mums at their own homes. Read More.

Women are advised to get a mammogram every year after the age of 40. The screenings can help detect breast cancer - the most common cancer in women - that leads to more than 43,000 deaths every year in the U.S. Read More.

A long-awaited study shows that screening for breast cancer with annual mammograms may not always be the best way to catch the disease. Read More.

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist reveals a major life event that can unmask a woman's heart problems, even if she's had no prior warning signs. Read More.

American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines for cervical cancer have been expanded to include self-collection for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, according to an article published online Dec. 4 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Read More.

On average, humans fart up to 23 times a day, but not all of those toots are created equal. Research shows that women’s gas smells worse than men’s, and there’s a scientific reason why. Read More.

There's growing interest among women to take GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide for weight loss after giving birth and while breastfeeding. Is it safe for the baby? Doctors explain. Read More.

Luxury head spas, social media are driving the trend in pursuit of healthier hair Read More.

A surprising new warning reveals an unexpected risk linked to a hugely popular trend—one that might matter more than anyone realised. Read More.

It's one of medicine's biggest mysteries — why sometimes our immune system attacks our own bodies. Autoimmune diseases affect as many as 50 million Americans and millions more worldwide. Read More.

A surprising new discovery reveals an overlooked connection that could quietly reshape the way many people understand a familiar life transition. Read More.