Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
Light exposure at night may raise risk for heart disease
Children of centenarians may stay healthier and live longer too, study finds
A lumbar belt may help ease low back pain
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Rosacea treatments: What works?
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
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Fibroids tied to higher risk of cardiovascular disease
A 2026 study suggested that women with uterine fibroids may have far higher long-term risks of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke.
Self-administered hypnosis may ward off hot flashes
A 2025 study suggested that self-administered hypnosis can reduce hot flash frequency and intensity in menopausal women.
How femtech can empower women at midlife and beyond
Femtech (short for female technology) has expanded dramatically since its genesis a decade ago. Encompassing apps, wearable devices, medical hardware, and online platforms, femtech tools have increasingly focused on midlife and older women.
What lifestyle changes can help lower cancer risk?
Simple daily habits can shape your cancer risk. See which changes in weight, diet, exercise, and alcohol use may offer real protection.
How much coffee, if any, is safe during early pregnancy?
Coffee, tea, and soda all contribute to daily caffeine intake. Too much could affect miscarriage risk, as well as the baby's size.
What kind of radiation causes thyroid cancer?
From x-ray treatments to other imaging tests, not all radiation is equal. See which exposures worry thyroid experts and which don’t.
Is a lung nodule the same as lung cancer?
Small spots on lung imaging can stem from old infections, irritants, inflammation, or cancer. Learn how doctors judge risk and decide on follow‑up.
Can chewing tobacco cause a smoker's cough and other health problems?
A daily cough in someone who has used chewing tobacco for years raises concern about "smoker's cough" and other health problems.
Telltale signs of vaginal infections
Vaginal infections are highly common and often involve symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning, irritation, discharge, and odor. The most prevalent vaginal infections include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, trichomoniasis, herpes simplex virus 2, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
Light exposure at night may raise risk for heart disease
Children of centenarians may stay healthier and live longer too, study finds
A lumbar belt may help ease low back pain
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Rosacea treatments: What works?
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
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