Women

Hot flashes aren’t random. They’re tied to declining estrogen levels, which affect how your brain regulates temperature — specifically in the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that acts like your internal thermostat. Read More.

Hitting your nutrition goals doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Read More.

While more Medicaid patients and even some on private plans have gained doula coverage in recent years, United is the first major insurer to begin rolling out the benefit nationwide. Read More.

As you get older, you may notice you have more pesky aches and pains in your joints, find that you're not as mobile as you used to be, or feel that your strength isn’t quite what it once was—and that’s normal. But that doesn’t mean you have to feel that way. Read More.

As GLP-1 use surges, demand for longer-lasting fillers is raising ethical questions about donated tissue Read More.

Doctors urge caution with menopause products despite aggressive marketing on social media. Read More.

Scientists have uncovered a potential drug combo that may supercharge popular weight-loss treatments for older women. Read More.

Two researchers explain how endometriosis drives a whole body immune response due to inflammation, urging the medical community to see it as a whole-body issue. Read More.

While shopping the perimeter of the grocery store is an age-old tip to stock up on good-for-you foods, reaching for chips, cookies and soda can be the ultimate comfort habit. Read More.

Across the country, Americans are cutting back on alcohol, with surveys showing most adults now believe even a drink or two a day can be bad for your health. Read More.

Women who go through natural menopause before age 40 face a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease. Read More.

You don't have to strength train until your muscles feel totally zapped to build muscle—just challenging them for an hour each week may do the trick, according to research published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Read More.

Women need to maintain a positive outlook if they want to stick to a diet, suggests new research. Dieters are more likely to gorge on unhealthy snacks when they're feeling down or stressed, according to the study. Read More.

We often think of broken bones as something kids get from playground adventures, but as we grow older, our bones face a different challenge. Over time, they can lose density and strength, making them more vulnerable to fractures - a condition known as osteoporosis. Read More.

A national plastic surgeons group urged people seeking liposuctions, Brazilian butt lifts or other cosmetic procedures to "do their homework." Read More.