Making the Most of a Well-Woman Checkup

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 -- Don't wait until you get sick to see a doctor -- wellness visits for women can catch problems before they become serious, as well as make sure you're taking all the right steps for good health.

A well-woman checkup focuses on preventive care. It may include immunizations, screenings to check your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and other health markers, and advice for setting wellness goals.

Fatal Drug ODs Soaring Among Middle-Aged Women: CDC

THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 2019 -- The rate at which middle-aged American women die from overdoses involving opioids and other drugs nearly quadrupled between 1999 and 2017, new government data shows.

In 1999, about seven out of every 100,000 deaths among U.S. women aged 30 to 64 was caused by a drug overdose, but by 2017 that rate had risen to about 24 women per 100,000 -- a 260 percent increase, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

AHA: There's Still Time to Get a Flu Shot Before Peak Season Hits

TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (American Heart Association) -- There isn't much news about this flu season yet, and the headlines about last year's terrible toll have faded.

But don't stop paying attention to the annual health menace, and what nearly everyone needs to do about it: Get a flu shot.

Certain Female Vets May Face Higher Dementia Risk

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12, 2018 -- The toll of U.S. military service can be steep for female veterans, with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injury each significantly raising the odds of later dementia, new research suggests.

The study, of more than 100,000 older women veterans, spotlights the risk factors stemming from military service that can lead to thinking and memory problems down the road, said study author Dr. Kristine Yaffe.