America’s waistline keeps widening. On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35% of their…
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The number of U.S. infants born with syphilis is climbing at an alarming pace, reaching a high not seen since the 1990s, according to new…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has many women thinking twice about having more kids. In a survey of close to 1,200 New York City women with young…
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Younger women who undergo radiation for cancer in the left breast have a heightened risk of heart disease years later, a new study finds. Among…
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Sleeplessness. Night sweats. Anxiety. Irritability. Aches and pains. Would smoking a little pot help women deal with these common symptoms of menopause? A good number…
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Women with a history of migraine headaches may suffer severe hot flashes during menopause, and this combo may boost their risk for heart disease, researchers…
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Seeing a parent abuse a sibling can be as traumatizing as watching a parent hurt another parent, a new study finds. And it can lead…
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Having a child in the hospital is distressing for families, and not knowing what that stay might cost can add to that stress, researchers say.…
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Infants may show early signs of autism, but a diagnosis usually isn’t made until age 3. Now, a new study suggests that jumpstarting therapy might…
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A new cruise ship study suggests that the number of people who are infected with the new coronavirus but have no symptoms may be much…
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The latest cancer prevention guidelines may change your typical backyard barbecue: Gone are the hot dogs and booze. In are veggie kebobs and maybe a…
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The boisterous bustle of students jostling down crowded hallways to reach lockers and classrooms has long served as one of the most powerful memories of…
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