Women

Keeping sex on the schedule may be its own menopause medicine: among 900 women aged 40-79, those active in the last three months reported far less dryness, pain, and irritation, while orgasm and overall satisfaction stayed rock-solid despite dips in desire and lubrication. The results hint that intimacy itself can curb genitourinary syndrome of menopause, a cluster of estrogen-related symptoms that erode quality of life. Read More.

The hidden toll of role strain is not a women’s issue. It’s a workplace, community and societal issue. Read More.

A new documentary is exploring the life of former health guru Susan Powter and how she went from owning a million-dollar fitness empire to working as an Uber Eats driver in Las Vegas to make ends meet. Read More.

Mia Rose Harrison says more awareness of the condition is needed. Read More.

There are various types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with a variety of uses. Learn about the potential benefits and risks here. Read More.

See why the ovary − often reduced to its reproductive role − menopause, age and estrogen affect a woman’s health throughout her body and lifetime. Read More.

Plus, some tricks that may make cardio workouts feel easier. Read More.

Previous research has linked height and BMI to early puberty. The new research, the authors say, is the first to look at specific diets. Read More.

The caffenated brew could lead to healthy aging in women, while drinking soda was "strongly associated with lesser likelihood of healthy aging." Read More.

The singer also opened up about what inspired her to try to lose weight. Read More.

There’s an increased risk that women with high blood pressure while they’re pregnant will have children who have seizures, according to a new study led by researchers at University of Iowa Health Care. Read More.

Nina Kuscsik, who campaigned for women's inclusion in long-distance running and then won the Boston Marathon the first year that they were officially allowed to enter into the race, has died. She was 86. Read More.

Stephanie Case’s journey to motherhood has been long and traumatic. Now, alongside her daughter, the next chapter of her running career is blossoming. Read More.

New CDC data shows the average age of US mothers reached 29.6 in 2023, with significant differences across geographic and racial groups. Read More.

After the loss of a relationship, it can be hard to get back into the world of sex and dating. Here are some tips. Read More.