Women

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.

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.