May 21, 2012: Dieting May Lower Hormone Levels Tied to Breast Cancer
Study didn't prove that weight loss lowers risk, but it did cut estrogen, which may help older women

May 17, 2012: Early Study Hints at Link Between Certain Sunscreens, Endometriosis
But findings are preliminary, and sunscreen has major benefits in preventing skin cancer

May 11, 2012: Blood Clot Risk Linked to Some Non-Pill Contraceptives
Women using hormone-releasing skin patches, implants, vaginal rings were more likely to develop clots, study finds

May 09, 2012: IUDs Work as Emergency Contraceptive: Review
The devices, used this way for 35 years, are safe, more effective than 'morning-after' pill

May 08, 2012: IUD Use Tied to Modest Weight Loss
Researchers were surprised, but noted that finding with birth-control device could be due to chance

April 23, 2012: Can Heavy Metal in Foods, Cosmetics Spur Breast Cancer Spread?
Preliminary study suggests danger from prolonged exposure to cadmium

March 23, 2012: Hormonal Changes May Trigger Migraines in Some Women
Evidence supports link between fluctuations in female hormones and painful headaches

March 21, 2012: Pregnancy Safe for Women With Estrogen-Sensitive Breast Cancer
Early study finds these women were no more likely than others to have disease recur

February 24, 2012: Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels Lower
Expert panel also outline new research on weight gain, birth control

February 15, 2012: Psychotherapy May Ease Hot Flashes After Breast Cancer
'Talk therapy' cut symptoms by 52 percent in small British study

February 08, 2012: Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study
Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players

February 07, 2012: Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age
Research focused on estrogen-sensitive tumors; undertreatment might play a role, expert says

February 01, 2012: Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego: Study
Female volunteers less apt to cooperate after taking the hormone supplement

January 26, 2012: Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels
But effect is different in Asians, whites, study says

December 20, 2011: Hormone Might Ease Menopause, Boost Women's Sex Life: Study
But trial of DHEA's effects was small and much more research is needed, expert says

December 08, 2011: Early Ovary Removal May Raise Arthritis, Osteoporosis Risk
Study showed nearly half of women under 45 who had procedure developed one or the other condition

December 07, 2011: U.S. Health Secretary Says 'No' to Morning-After Pill for Younger Teens
FDA was ready to make Plan B available to girls under 16 without a prescription

November 28, 2011: Older Women Have More Post-Surgical Breast Reduction Infections
Researchers say lower hormone levels in women over 50 may explain it

November 17, 2011: Ovary-Saving Hysterectomy Linked to Early Menopause
Younger women at risk for bone loss, other health problems, researchers say

October 21, 2011: Breast Cancer Risk May Rise With High Hormone Levels
Women with elevated estrogen, testosterone and other hormones likelier to get breast disease, study finds

October 07, 2011: Is Female Hormone Disorder Tied to Familial Heart Risk?
Various forms of heart disease seen in parents of polycystic ovary syndrome patients, study says

September 06, 2011: Aging, Not Menopause, Raises Women's Heart Risks, Study Finds
Hormonal changes not linked to fatal heart attacks in older women, researchers say

August 31, 2011: Some Older Breast Cancer Patients Can Skip Hormone Therapy: Study
Shows risk of death not increased for women over age 60 with small tumors

August 16, 2011: Blacks at Higher Risk for Resistant Breast Cancer: Study
Having two or more children and not breast-feeding raises odds, researchers say

June 22, 2011: Pregnant Women May Go to Great Lengths to Induce Labor
Walking, spicy foods and sex are among the more common techniques moms-to-be try

June 03, 2011: Meditation May Help Women Cope With Hot Flashes
Mindfulness training reduces bother, not intensity, of menopause symptoms

May 17, 2011: Gene Variation May Explain Some Female Infertility Cases
Mutation leads to low levels of pregnancy hormone, study says

May 05, 2011: Can Hormone Therapy or the Pill Prevent Brain Aneurysms?
Study authors say estrogen protects blood vessel walls, but expert questions quality of research

April 15, 2011: Estrogen's Role in Breast Cancer Can Fluctuate
Experts explain how timing is everything, turning hormone into friend or foe of the disease

April 14, 2011: Nervous System Imbalance May Cause Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers find high levels of stress hormones, systemic inflammation

April 06, 2011: Progesterone Treatment Cuts Preterm Birth Risk in Certain Women
The therapy worked in women with a short cervix, researchers say

March 25, 2011: Short Course of Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival: Study
Coupled with radiation, six months of treatment improved odds in locally advanced cases, researchers found

March 24, 2011: High Levels of PFCs Might Bring Early Menopause
Study found exposure to chemicals may disrupt a woman's endocrine system

March 01, 2011: Obesity May Boost Odds of Aggressive Breast Cancer in Older Women
Mechanisms besides estrogen appear to play a role, researchers say

February 15, 2011: Fluctuating Hormones Linked to More Severe Bipolar Symptoms
Premenstrual, postpartum, menopausal mood changes may affect women with disorder: study

January 27, 2011: Study Ties Hot Flashes to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Menopausal reduction in estrogen levels may be protective, researchers say

January 24, 2011: Breast Cancer Drug May Also Help Lung Cancer Patients
Tamoxifen's anti-estrogen properties might thwart tumor progression, small study suggests

January 04, 2011: Estrogen May Play Role in Rising Rates of Head, Neck Cancer
Finding comes from study on the hormone's effect on cancerous and pre-cancerous cells

December 15, 2010: Belly Fat May Make Some Breast Cancers More Likely
Study finds greater risk for ER-negative cancer in premenopausal women

December 09, 2010: Certain Breast Cancer Drugs Linked With Heart Risks in Older Women
Study finds long-term use of aromatase inhibitors could up the odds slightly

November 30, 2010: Breast Cancer Rates Lower With Less Hormone Therapy: Study
Drop in invasive breast cancer incidence seen among women over 50 after HRT use declined

November 30, 2010: Tummy Fat May Threaten Women's Bones
In turnaround, researchers link apple shape to lower bone mass

October 26, 2010: Scans Show How Hormone Levels Affect Female Brain
Fluctuations during menstrual cycle may influence processing of emotional information, study finds

October 21, 2010: Estrogen May Boost Women's Recovery From Trauma
Men less likely to survive serious injuries because of different hormones, study finds

October 11, 2010: Estrogen Therapy May Be Linked to Kidney Stones
An association found in postmenopausal women, researchers say

September 23, 2010: Breast Cancer Cases in Canada Drop With Decrease in HRT Use
Trend mirrors one seen in U.S., researchers note

August 25, 2010: Stress Seems to Play Role in Premenstrual Symptom Severity
Relaxation techniques may help prevent, reduce some of the worst effects, researchers suggest

August 13, 2010: No Evidence Estrogen Causes Lung Cancer Post-Hysterectomy
Analysis found taking hormone alone did not increase risk

August 12, 2010: Women Experience More Chronic Pain Than Men, Research Finds
Also more likely to have multiple painful conditions at the same time, expert says

August 10, 2010: Weight a Factor in Breast Cancer Risk After HRT Use
Thinner women faced higher chance of malignancies, review found