The prevention of cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer in women, is usually discussed in terms of human papillomavirus or HPV vaccination and screening. Now, new research is turning attention to another possible piece of the puzzle: diet. A diet higher in antioxidants has been associated...
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A new study from Taiwan found that people whose husband or wife had dementia were more likely to develop dementia themselves than those whose spouse did not have the condition. The researchers believe several factors may explain the link. Couples often share similar lifestyles, eating habits, exercise...
Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Center for Addiction and Mental Health conducted a study, which included 1,614 Jewish, Hebrew-speaking women in Israel between the ages of 25 and 71, to assess the risk of addictive cosmetic procedure use. The participants were surveyed...
"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." — John F. Kennedy For years, doctors have encouraged women to stay active during pregnancy because of its well-established benefits: it lowers the risk of...
Researchers from the University of Vermont's Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine have found that menopause, once considered a taboo topic, can affect how the brain works. The study, led by Julie Dumas, compared brain function in women before menopause (premenopause), during menopause (perimenopause),...
Women who do resistance training, such as lifting weights, may have a lower risk of developing serious heart disease, especially when they also engage in aerobic activities, according to a new study published in JACC. For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 117,000 women who participated...
A new FDA approval is set to bring clearer dosing information to women using the TWIRLA birth control patch, a once-weekly hormonal contraceptive designed for women with a BMI under 30.
A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that women who are actively taking combined contraceptive pills may be more likely to experience binge eating. The study, led by researchers from Michigan State University, followed 422 women in the United States and Canada over 49 days across...
People who live in the same home share many of the same bacteria in their mouths and guts, according to a new study published in Cell Press Blue. "Who we decide to share our homes with can have a huge influence on our microbiomes, which has potential consequences for our health," commented first author...
Women are more likely than men to say they sleep poorly, even though sleep tests show they often sleep better, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet. "It's a paradox, but we have found a possible explanation for why sleep quality is perceived so differently by men and women," commented...
Pregnant women in the United States are drinking alcohol more often than before, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report, based on national survey data, found that about 15% of pregnant women reported consuming alcohol in the previous 30 days between...
Many women may not be choosing the most effective medicine for period cramps, according to a large study that analyzed supermarket purchase data. The study, published in PLOS Digital Health, examined shopping records from supermarkets in England between 2006 and 2015. The data showed that about half...
Many women exercise to lose weight, tone their bodies, or feel fitter. But recent research suggests that the true potential of weight resistance training may be far more valuable: a longer, healthier life. Notably, a study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that greater muscle strength is associated...
A team of researchers from Stanford University and the University of Oxford has created a wearable ultrasound patch that continuously monitors babies during pregnancy. They believe this could help catch complications sooner and lower the risk of stillbirths.
August 21, 2026 14:42 ET The minutes of the latest policy meeting of the Federal Reserve, housing market data and manufacturing sector survey results were the main news for the U.S. economy this week. In Europe, inflation data from the U.K. was the highlight, while consumer price data from Japan drew attention in Asia.