November 21, 2023

Blood Clot Risk From Contraceptive Pills Ends Soon After Women Stop Taking Them

Women and their doctors have long known that taking birth control pills can elevate the risk for a blood clot.

November 1, 2023

Endometriosis Can Complicate a Hysterectomy

Patients living with endometriosis are more likely to have complications during and after a hysterectomy, new research indicates.

November 1, 2023

Eating Well in Middle Age Could Help Your Brain Decades Later

Mid-life isn't too late to make a dietary change to preserve brain health.

October 18, 2023

Use of Hair Relaxers Raises Women's Odds for Uterine Cancer

Older Black women who use chemical hair relaxers may be more likely to develop uterine cancer, new research suggests.

October 6, 2023

Living in 'Walkable' Neighborhoods Lowers Women's Cancer Risk

Healthy steps: Living in a neighborhood that's easy to walk in could be good for women's health.

October 2, 2023

Estrogen Could Be Key to Women's Brain Health

Being exposed to more estrogen throughout life -- or a longer reproductive life span -- may be good for the brain, according to new research that found a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease in women who had more cumulative exposure.