Women

Surgery may not be the best next course of treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) chemotherapy and standard radiation treatment, according to new data from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Read More.

Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom. Read More.

Researchers have uncovered clues linking the oral microbiome to migraine headaches, posing opportunities for new interventions. Read More.

“My heart broke because I wondered, like, will she remember that I wasn’t there?” Read More.

Being a labor nurse is more than "just a job" to this Gen Z woman, who does something special after every birth to ensure she remembers it forever. Read More.

The results of a large survey from a diverse patient population revealed cautious support for artificial intelligence (AI) implementation in screening mammography, according to a study published today in Radiology: Imaging Cancer, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Read More.

Weight loss can be particularly challenging for women due to hormonal differences, metabolic factors, and lifestyle considerations. Here are ten evidence-based strategies that can help women achieve their weight loss goals in a healthy, sustainable way: Read More.

Let's not ignore the urgent issue that's unfolding under the radar. Women across America are facing mental health challenges at alarming rates, yet many are suffering in silence. The latest research paints a stark picture: women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience common mental health disorders, with young women being particularly vulnerable. Read More.

Depression affects far more people than some may realize. Learn more about the types of depression, what it feels like, how to seek help, and more. Read More.

Cretora Biggerstaff, 106, flies at least twice a year but says there's a problem at the airport every time because computers are confused by her 1919 birthdate. Read More.

Republican legislators in Idaho went "beyond party lines" to support a Democratic colleague by shaving their heads in solidarity as she went through chemotherapy. Read More.

Actor, director, and producer Elizabeth Banks shares how she prioritizes her health in her 50s. The “Hunger Games” star opens up about healthy aging and how she's navigated shingles and perimenopause in her 50s. Read More.

Krista Figari woke up in her Manhattan apartment and made her bed like she did every morning — then disaster struck. Read More.

TAMPA, Fla. — Confetti. Cutting down the nets. March Madness glory. All the rewards a college basketball player and her teammates dream of are within reach at the 2025 women's Final Four. Read More.

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it? Read More.