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Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some 11-20-2009
New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer 11-20-2009
Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines 11-19-2009
Mammography: What to Do Now? 11-18-2009
MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy 11-18-2009
Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women 11-17-2009
Study Touts Success With 'Female Viagra' Drug 11-16-2009
Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health 11-15-2009
Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men 11-15-2009
Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women's Age 11-13-2009
Health Tip: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Women? 11-12-2009
Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor 11-12-2009
Health Tip: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression 11-10-2009
Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women 11-10-2009
Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too 11-09-2009
New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks 11-04-2009
Health Tip: Getting a Pap Test 11-02-2009
Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender 11-02-2009
Lying Still Raises Artificial Insemination Success 10-29-2009
Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections 10-28-2009
Health Tip: Recovering After Childbirth 10-27-2009
Old, New Pap Methods Equally Good, Dutch Study Finds 10-27-2009
Breast Abnormality Follow-Up Often Later in Black Women 10-26-2009
Health Tip: Dietary Needs of Aging Women 10-26-2009
Is Smoking Tougher on Women? 10-25-2009
Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health 10-23-2009
Health Tip: What's Causing Urinary Incontinence? 10-23-2009
Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid 10-19-2009
Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases 10-19-2009
Race Not a Factor if Breast Cancer Chemo Succeeds 10-14-2009
Mastectomy Not First Choice for Most Breast Cancer Patients 10-13-2009
With Hormone Therapy, Tender Breasts May Signal Cancer Risk 10-12-2009
2nd Knee Surgery Common Among Young Patients 10-07-2009
Gene Test Might Predict Tamoxifen's Effectiveness 10-06-2009
Plastics Chemical Tied to Aggression in Young Girls 10-06-2009
New Test Assesses Individual Breast Cancer Risk 10-05-2009
Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop 2% Annually 09-30-2009
Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes 09-30-2009
Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future 09-29-2009
Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women 09-28-2009
Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes 09-28-2009
More Women Having Other Breast Removed 09-28-2009
Scientists Discover How Chemo Can Make Women Infertile 09-28-2009
Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy 09-25-2009
Women With Atrial Fibrillation Face Rougher Road Than Men 09-24-2009
Predicting Postpartum Depression May Be Possible 09-23-2009
Researchers Propose Improved Cervical Cancer Screening 09-21-2009
New Chemo Regimen May Benefit Ovarian Cancer Patients 09-20-2009
Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely 09-19-2009
Fertility Drug Shows Potential Against Hot Flashes 09-16-2009
For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges 09-15-2009
Implantable Defibrillators May Not Help Women With Heart Failure 09-14-2009
Acupuncture May Help Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 09-04-2009
Two Treatments Equally Effective for Chronic Pelvic Pain 09-01-2009
Meat, Dairy Won't Up Odds for Breast Cancer 08-28-2009
Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women 08-27-2009
Women's Exercise Priorities Vary With Life Stages 08-26-2009
Tamoxifen May Up Risk of Second, More Aggressive Breast Cancer 08-25-2009
Women More Prone to Die in Month After Heart Attack 08-25-2009
Blood Mercury Levels Rising Among U.S. Women 08-24-2009
Testosterone Influences Women's Career Moves 08-24-2009
Wider Waist Boosts Asthma Risk 08-24-2009
Better Pap Smear Follow-Up Needed Among Lower-Income Women 08-20-2009
New Way Found to Diagnose Endometriosis 08-20-2009
Newer Drug Beats Tamoxifen for Older Breast Cancer Patients 08-19-2009
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Seems Safe 08-18-2009
Estrogen Plays Surprise Role in Breast Cancer Treatment 08-18-2009
Wine May Shield Breast Cancer Patients From Radiation Side Effects 08-14-2009
It's Time for More Moms to Breast-Feed, U.S. Officials Say 08-13-2009
Female Supervisors More Likely to Be Sexually Harassed 08-12-2009
Weight Lifting Can Ease Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer Survivors 08-12-2009
When It Comes to Casual Sex, Men Aren't So Picky 08-12-2009
Breast-Feeding May Lower Breast Cancer Risk 08-10-2009
In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy 08-09-2009
Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease 08-06-2009
Screening May Not Lessen Domestic Violence 08-04-2009
Birth Control May Help Ward Off Bacterial Vaginosis 07-30-2009
Prioritize Pregnant Women to Get Swine Flu Shot, Experts Say 07-29-2009
Teens May Not Benefit from Pap Tests 07-28-2009
Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight 07-24-2009
Elevated Insulin Levels Linked to Breast Cancer 07-23-2009
Female Surgeons Like What They Do, Survey Finds 07-21-2009
Depression Poses Pregnancy Risks 07-19-2009
Hormone Therapy Increases Odds of Ovarian Cancer 07-14-2009
FDA OKs Single-Dose Plan B Emergency Contraceptive 07-13-2009
Immune Response May Speed AIDS Progression in Women 07-13-2009
Acupuncture, Exercise May Ease Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 07-09-2009
Migraines Linked to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk 07-09-2009
More Mammograms May Mean More 'Harmless' Cancers 07-09-2009
Changes Reduced Infections From Medical Abortion 07-08-2009
MRI May Help Find Deep Endometriosis 07-07-2009
Research Reveals Clues to Breast Cancer's Spread 07-06-2009
Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely 06-30-2009
Breast Cancer Numbers Dip Most in Wealthy, Urban Areas 06-26-2009
Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring 06-24-2009
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women 06-23-2009
Health Tip: What's Triggering My Acne? 06-23-2009
Migraine With Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions 06-23-2009
Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks 06-16-2009
Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness 06-10-2009
Health Tip: New Moms, Protect Your Back 06-09-2009
Breast-feeding OK for Most Moms with MS 06-08-2009
Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials 06-08-2009
Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder 06-05-2009
Girls and Math: Blame the Culture, Not Ability 06-04-2009
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens 06-02-2009
Fewer New Pounds in Pregnancy Best for Obese Moms 06-02-2009
'Micro' Spreading of Breast Cancer Needs Treating, Study Urges 06-01-2009
New Technique May Improve Early Cervical Cancer Treatment 06-01-2009
New Insights, Inroads Against Breast, Ovarian Cancers 05-31-2009
Some Antidepressants May Thwart Tamoxifen's Effect on Breast Cancer 05-31-2009
Experts Urge Less Weight Gain for Obese Women in Pregnancy 05-28-2009
Broad-Spectrum Cervical Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise 05-26-2009
Drug May Extend Life When Breast Cancer Spreads 05-26-2009
Memory Takes a Hit During Menopause 05-25-2009
Mom and Baby Alike May Benefit From Exercise 05-24-2009
Health Tip: Be More Comfortable During Childbirth 05-22-2009
Risk to Baby Rises With Repeat C-Sections 05-21-2009
Shop 'Til You Drop: You May Feel Better 05-21-2009
Kids More Apt to Smoke If Mom Did While Pregnant 05-19-2009
Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids 05-19-2009
Multivitamins Might Prolong Life 05-18-2009
Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs 05-18-2009
Chemotherapy Superior to New Drug for Early Breast Cancer 05-13-2009
More Single Women Are Having Babies 05-13-2009
Frequent Feedings May Be Making Babies Fat 05-12-2009
Prior Cervical Dysplasia May Boost Cancer's Return 05-12-2009
Most Women Struggle With Rising Health Care Costs 05-11-2009
Supportive Weigh-In Program Keeps Pounds Off 05-11-2009
Health Tip: Learn to Manage Your Stress 05-07-2009
Maternal Depression Has Negative Effect on Infants' Sleep 05-06-2009
Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women 05-04-2009
Stopping Antidepressants Boosts Risk of PMS Relapse 05-04-2009
Breast Self-Exam Rates Go Up With Counseling 04-30-2009
Young Women's Breast Tissue Offers Clues to Cancer Risk 04-29-2009
Clinics Less Likely to Refer Heart Patients to Cardiologists 04-28-2009
Gene Alteration May Affect Breast Cancer Therapy 04-28-2009
Autism Tied to Older Moms, Breech Birth 04-27-2009
Drug May Help Against Inflammatory Breast Cancer 04-27-2009
Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Should Avoid Valproate 04-27-2009
Don't Lower Age for Cervical Cancer Test, Study Urges 04-24-2009
Lowered HRT Use May Have Cut Heart Attacks 04-24-2009
A Pre-Workout Meal to Help You Burn Fat 04-23-2009
The Pill May Limit Muscle Gains in Women 04-17-2009
Dense Breasts Complicate Testing and Treatment 04-16-2009
How Much Fish to Eat While Pregnant? 04-11-2009
Health Tip: Lumps in the Breast 04-10-2009
Once-a-Year Drug Helps Counter Steroid-Linked Bone Loss 04-10-2009
Birth Control Pills Linked to Lupus Risk 04-09-2009
Soybean Chemicals May Reduce Effects of Menopause 04-09-2009
Acupuncture May Not Help Hot Flashes 04-07-2009
Yale Plans Closer Look at Exercise and Cancer 04-06-2009
Accumulated Lead May Affect Older Women's Brains 04-03-2009
Muscle Mass Won't Grow in Women Over 80 04-03-2009
Daily Naps May Raise Older Women's Death Risk 04-02-2009
Gene May Explain Women's Heightened Lupus Risk 04-02-2009
Mothers of Multiples May Face Higher Depression Risk 04-01-2009
Scientists Identify More Breast Cancer Genes 03-30-2009
Health-Care Costs Go Up, and Stay Up, for Abused Women 03-27-2009
Black Women at Higher Risk for Aggressive Breast Tumors 03-25-2009
Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma 03-25-2009
Catching Ovarian Cancer Early May Miss Aggressive Tumors 03-24-2009
HPV Data May Aid Vaccine's Effectiveness 03-24-2009
Combo Screening Doesn't Spot Early Ovarian Cancer 03-20-2009
Hospital Practices Influence Which Moms Will Breast-Feed 03-20-2009
Health Tip: Managing Urinary Incontinence 03-19-2009
Trial Vaccine May Protect Against Serious Viral Infection 03-18-2009
When Breast Cancer Recurs, Finding Pre-Symptoms Is Key 03-18-2009
Hormone Might Help Restore Female Fertility 03-17-2009
Experts Revise Guidelines on Daily Aspirin for Heart 03-16-2009
Preemie Delivery Tied to Later Heart Woes for Women 03-13-2009
Younger Women With Breast Cancer Face Added Peril 03-13-2009
Abnormal Heart Rhythm Boosts Death Risk for Diabetics 03-12-2009
Scientists ID Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis 03-12-2009
Second-Generation Female Condom Approved 03-11-2009
Combo of Tests Might Spot Ovarian Cancer Early 03-10-2009
Migraines in Pregnancy Boost Vascular Risks 03-10-2009
Antidepressant Use Tied to Cardiac Death in Women 03-09-2009
Wine Color Won't Change Breast Cancer Risk 03-09-2009
Women With Breast Cancer Gene Favor Preventive Mastectomy 03-09-2009
Safety of Labor-Delaying Drugs Questioned 03-06-2009
Bad Marriages Harder on Women's Health 03-05-2009
Stress May Raise Diabetes Risk for Obese Black Women 03-05-2009
Health Tip: Pain in the Pelvis 03-03-2009
B12 Deficit May Boost Risk of Birth Defects 03-02-2009
In Elderly Women, Hip Fractures Often Follow Arm Breaks 03-02-2009
Women's Testosterone Patch May Not Work 03-02-2009
Undoing the 'Big Baby' Trend 03-01-2009
Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks 02-27-2009
New Test May Mean Faster Breast Cancer Treatment 02-27-2009
Men's Stroke Risk Rises Dramatically in Mid-40s 02-26-2009
Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment 02-26-2009
Hormones May Help Shield Women from Parkinson's 02-25-2009
Iodine in Prenatal Vitamins Varies Widely 02-25-2009
Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy 02-24-2009
Drinking Raises Cancer Risk for Middle-Age Women 02-24-2009
Gene Variant Raises Risk of Uterine Fibroids 02-24-2009
Waiting Is the Hardest Part in Biopsies 02-24-2009
Calcium Helps Ward Off Colon Cancer 02-23-2009
Technique May Let More Women Use Tamoxifen 02-23-2009
Early Menopause Doubles Stroke Risk 02-20-2009
Women Less Apt to Get Clot-Buster, Study Finds 02-20-2009
ER Less Likely to Diagnose Stroke in Younger Folks 02-18-2009
Health Groups Slam Tobacco Marketing to Women 02-18-2009
Social Class, Gender Won't Shield Smokers from Harm 02-18-2009
Menopause Drug Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence 02-17-2009
Coffee Drinking Lowers Women's Stroke Risk 02-16-2009
Experts Release Guidelines on Use of Breast MRI 02-16-2009
Hodgkin's Survivors Prone to Breast Cancer Later 02-16-2009
Cleaning House May Be Risky for Women With Asthma 02-14-2009
Exercise Boosts Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women 02-13-2009
Stars Strut Catwalk for Women's Heart Health 02-13-2009
Winter's Cold, Summer's Heat Take a Toll 02-13-2009
2 or More Sodas a Day Boost Women's Kidney Risks 02-12-2009
Health Tip: Women and High Blood Pressure 02-12-2009
Smokeless Tobacco May Not Help Smokers Quit 02-12-2009
Gender Disparities Persist in Treatment of Stroke 02-10-2009
Scientists Spot Possible Treatment for Rett Syndrome 02-10-2009
Pregnancy May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival 02-09-2009
Vitamins Do Older Women Little Good 02-09-2009
Get to Know the Pap Test 02-08-2009
Female Hormones Deter Salt-Sensitive Hypertension 02-06-2009
Fertility Drugs Do Not Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk 02-06-2009
Shorter Menopause May Speed Risk of Heart Disease 02-05-2009
Two-Thirds of Hispanic Women Discover Breast Cancer Themselves 02-05-2009
What Moms Learned May Be Passed to Offspring 02-05-2009
Drop in Breast Cancer Rates Due to Drop in HRT Use 02-04-2009
High Resting Heart Rate Spells Trouble for Women 02-04-2009
Most Young, Black Females Are Not Getting HPV Vaccine 02-04-2009
Plan Hopes to ID Early Halt in Reproductive Function 02-04-2009
2 Years of Hormone Use May Be 'Safe' 02-03-2009
Fewer Women Are Having Mammograms 02-03-2009
Fractures in Older Adults Up Death Risk 02-03-2009
Smoking-Low Birth Weight Link Explained in Part 02-02-2009
Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Boosts Future Health Risks 01-30-2009
Preeclampsia May Stem From Malformed Proteins 01-30-2009
The Truth About 'Bio-identical' Hormone Therapy 01-30-2009
Using C-Section Scars to Predict Future Deliveries 01-30-2009
Common Chemicals May Delay Pregnancy 01-29-2009
Gum Disease Treatment Doesn't Cut Preterm Birth Risk 01-29-2009
Weight Loss Helps Incontinence 01-28-2009
Some Heart Failure Meds May Raise Fracture Risk in Women 01-27-2009
Ovary Removal May Not Be Needed in Endometrial Cancer 01-26-2009
Why Cancer in One Breast May Affect the Other 01-26-2009
Database Helps Assess Your Breast Cancer Risk 01-25-2009
Menstrual Bleeding Treatment Safer Than Thought 01-23-2009
Certain Facial Injuries Point to Domestic Violence 01-22-2009
Gender May Influence Heart Failure Treatment 01-22-2009
Severe Obstetric Complications on the Increase 01-21-2009
Why Saying No to Foods May Be Harder for Women 01-20-2009
Older Women Get Fewer Kidney Transplants Than Men 01-19-2009
Women in Coastal Areas Have Higher Mercury Levels 01-19-2009
Health Tip: Signs of Ovulation 01-16-2009
Rheumatoid Arthritis Hits Women Harder 01-16-2009
Mothers, Newborns at High Risk in Developing World 01-15-2009
Newer Contraceptives Don't Increase Heart Risk 01-15-2009
Certain Antidepressants Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms 01-13-2009
Multiple Screening Strategy Boosts Cervical Cancer Detection 01-13-2009
Omega-3 Fatty Acid May Help 'Preemie' Girls' Brains 01-13-2009
U.S. Chlamydia Infections Hit All-Time High 01-13-2009
Women With Heart Attack Symptoms See Delays in Care 01-13-2009
Gene Variant May Hike Women's Risk of Alzheimer's 01-12-2009
HRT Shrinks the Brain 01-12-2009
Hormone Therapy May Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk 01-08-2009
More 'Screen Time' Linked to Poor Fitness in Girls 01-07-2009
Childhood Trauma Tied to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 01-06-2009
It Pays to Eat Less as You Age 01-06-2009
Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer 01-05-2009
Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection 01-04-2009
Vitamins Fail to Prevent Cancer: Study 12-30-2008
Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far 12-27-2008
Risks and Benefits of Egg Donation Reported 12-26-2008
Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis 12-23-2008
Hormones Boost Frequency of Women's Migraine With Aura 12-22-2008
Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk 12-22-2008
Exercise Protects Black Women From Type 2 Diabetes 12-19-2008
Moms-to-Be Who Drink May Damage Fetus' White Matter 12-19-2008
Quitting Smoking Tougher on Women 12-19-2008
Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies 12-18-2008
Marital Distress May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery 12-18-2008
Multiple Doses of Steroids Don't Help Preemies 12-18-2008
Low Levels of 2 Enzymes in Ovarian Cancer Cells Shortened Survival 12-17-2008
Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene 12-17-2008
Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination 12-16-2008
Brain Adjusts to Cope With Life's Upsets 12-16-2008
HIV Can Penetrate a Woman's Healthy Genital Skin 12-16-2008
New Genetic Analysis Might Boost Breast Cancer Care 12-16-2008
Blocking Oncogene Can Stop Spread of Ovarian Cancer 12-15-2008
Colonoscopy Has a 'Right Side' Blind Spot 12-15-2008
Colorectal Cancer Racial Gap Still Growing 12-15-2008
Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30% 12-15-2008
Deciphering the Language of Intoxication 12-15-2008
HRT Users Who Get Breast Cancer Less Likely to Die 12-12-2008
Progress Made in Predicting Breast Cancer Risk 12-12-2008
Risk Info for Breast Cancer Patients Too Confusing 12-12-2008
Two Endometrial Cancer Treatments May Not Work 12-12-2008
Crowded Households Raise Women's Heart Risk 12-11-2008
2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk in Women 12-10-2008
Non-Hormonal Therapies Aid Breast Cancer Patients 12-09-2008
Anemia Rates Down for U.S. Women and Children 12-08-2008
Mineral May Reduce High-Risk Bladder Disease 12-08-2008
Scientists ID Protein Aiding Breast Cancer Spread 12-08-2008
Women's Death Rate Higher From Severe Heart Attack 12-08-2008
New Statistical Model Could Cut Needless Breast Biopsies 12-05-2008
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Well Tolerated 12-04-2008
Experimental Vaginal Gel Doesn't Ward Off HIV 12-04-2008
Epilepsy Drug May Raise Autism Risk in Offspring 12-03-2008
Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views 12-03-2008
More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer 12-03-2008
Economy Driving Women to Skimp on Health Care: Poll 12-02-2008
Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby 12-02-2008
Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women 12-02-2008
Radioactive 'Seed' Rx Helps Women With Implants Fight Breast Cancer 12-01-2008
Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span 11-27-2008
Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit 11-26-2008
Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons 11-26-2008
Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works 11-26-2008
Religion May Help Extend Your Life 11-26-2008
New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers 11-25-2008
Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own 11-25-2008
U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time 11-25-2008
Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk 11-25-2008
Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke 11-24-2008