Women

It's such a common effect that there are even names for it, hormonal belly and menopause belly, referring to the weight gain that many women experience as they begin menopause. If you're wondering whether a weight loss medication might help, read on. Read More.

Poor sleep may raise heart disease risk in menopausal women, new research finds. Learn why sleep quality is crucial for heart health and how to improve it. Read More.

Australian TV personality Carrie Bickmore is reflecting on a difficult time in her personal and professional life. Read More.

Discover how polyester clothing disrupts hormone health through both electrical and chemical mechanisms. Research shows impacts on fertility, thyroid function, and sleep. Learn which safer fabrics to choose for your endocrine system. Read More.

The findings come amid health concerns over drops in the average age of female puberty. Read More.

Women’s health topics are more than three times more likely to be blocked on social media than men’s, according to a 'censorship' study. Read More.

Researchers found an 11% higher risk for cardiovascular disease in women diagnosed with severe symptoms, not just mild or moderate cramps. Read More.

A 33-year-old single mother in Utah is raising money for her own funeral after “silently battling a rare terminal cancer” for two years. Read More.

As the priest read me my last rites at just 41 years old, I was heartbroken and in disbelief. I couldn't believe I was dying. Read More.

Rashi Chowdhary talks about the lesser-known hormonal implications of copper IUDs, especially their impact on estrogen, zinc, and overall menstrual health. Read More.

Older women carrying excess weight have a higher risk of a life-threatening double-whammy, a new study says. Read More.

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.