February 10, 2012: White House Alters Controversial Birth Control Rule
Responsibility to cover contraceptives will shift from the religious employer to the insurance company

February 09, 2012: Strutting the Catwalk in Red, Stars Promote 'The Heart Truth'
Annual Red Dress fashion show highlights the leading threat to women's health, heart disease

February 08, 2012: Experts Warn of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea
Arsenal of drugs effective against the sexually transmitted disease running dry, researchers say

February 08, 2012: Screening Moms-to-Be for Thyroid Trouble May Not Help Offspring
Study finds intervening early in pregnancy had no effect on children's mental function later

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 07, 2012: New Antibiotic for Bladder Infection Disappoints in Trial
But other drugs can still get the job done, experts say

February 06, 2012: Does Abortion in First Trimester Raise Risk of Mental Ills' Return?
Danish study found women who gave birth were more likely to be readmitted in the month afterwards

February 06, 2012: Smoking May Be Especially Tough on Men's Brains
Study found declines in thinking skills for males, but not females

February 03, 2012: Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer
Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed

February 03, 2012: Women Wear Red on Friday to Highlight Heart Health
Roughly 8 million women in the United States have heart disease, research shows

February 01, 2012: Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills
Errors in packaging could cause accidental pregnancies, company warns

February 01, 2012: Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women
Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say

January 31, 2012: Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study
But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women

January 30, 2012: Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men
Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce cardiovascular events, death for both sexes, researchers say

January 26, 2012: Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified
Researchers zero in on 13 new genetic clues

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

January 25, 2012: Avastin May Be Helpful Before Breast Cancer Surgery
However, it's not clear which patients would benefit, studies find

January 25, 2012: Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Regular Pap tests, HPV vaccine go a long way in warding off the disease, experts say

January 24, 2012: Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival: Study
Women with BRCA1, BRCA2 have higher risk for the disease, but prognosis might be better

January 24, 2012: Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse: Experts
Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of society

January 23, 2012: Abortion Safer for Women Than Childbirth, Study Claims
Risk of death, though small, is 14 times higher in full-term pregnancy

January 23, 2012: Pain Intensity Greater for Women Than Men, Study Finds
Medical record analysis reveals that pain scores are higher among females for a wide range of diseases

January 23, 2012: New Genetic Clues to Breast Cancer?
Researchers say they've identified three more genomic regions associated with the disease

January 20, 2012: Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress
Personalized treatment might improve health-related quality of life in younger patients

January 20, 2012: Many Breast Cancer Patients Uninformed About Options: Study
Survey of survivors found that only about half were asked their preference for type of surgery

January 19, 2012: Sex OK for Many Heart Patients, Docs Say
New American Heart Association guidelines detail who -- and who isn't -- at risk

January 19, 2012: U.S. Military Women Exposed to More Combat Than Ever Before
Female soldiers have the same rate of post-traumatic stress disorder as males, study finds

January 19, 2012: Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer
But laboratory finding on tumor suppression hasn't been proven in real-world setting, researcher said

January 18, 2012: Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks: Study
Those with normal density may be able to wait more than recommended two years, researcher says

January 18, 2012: 'The Pill' Can Help Ease Period Pain, Study Finds
Many doctors already prescribe oral contraceptives 'off-label' for this purpose, experts note

January 17, 2012: Drug Duo May Help Fight Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
Response rate increased with two-drug approach, researchers report

January 16, 2012: Women Suffer From Sleep Apnea, Raised Heart Risks, Too
Spanish study also finds that breathing apparatus helps them as much as it helps men

January 15, 2012: Do Men Flash Cash to Find a Mate?
Guys may subconsciously flaunt wealth in situations where males outnumber females, study suggests

January 13, 2012: Surgeons Offer Advice on Avoiding Varicose Veins
Tips include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, elevating legs when resting

January 13, 2012: Weight Gain Often Unrecognized by Young Women
Those on birth control shots and young black women more alert to added pounds, study finds

January 12, 2012: Does Deodorant Ingredient Affect Breast Cancer Risk?
Small study finds suspect chemical even in women who never used the product, further muddying the debate

January 11, 2012: Health Tip: Spot the Symptoms of Heart Attack
Here's what to watch for

January 10, 2012: How to Keep From Overeating When Eating Out
Try ordering a la carte and skipping foods that aren't your favorites, study says

January 09, 2012: Statins May Boost Diabetes Risk in Older Women
But experts say finding shouldn't spur change in guidelines for the cholesterol-lowering drugs

January 05, 2012: Many Teen Girls Mistakenly Think HPV Vaccines Cut Risk for All STDs
Doctors should stress limits of protection to patients, researcher says

January 04, 2012: Potential Herpes Vaccine Disappoints Researchers
Only partially effective against one type of virus, ineffective against second type, study found

January 03, 2012: Insulin-Linked Hormone May Also Raise Alzheimer's Risk
In surprise finding, women who had higher levels of adiponectin were more likely to develop dementia

January 03, 2012: Women's Sexual Satisfaction Often Rises With Age: Study
Desire not main motivation for women sexually active in their 60s, 70s and 80s

December 22, 2011: Most Weight Regained by Older Women Is Fat, Study Finds
Muscle-fat balance changes with yo-yo dieting, experts say

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 20, 2011: Uterine Fibroids Cost Billions in U.S. Health Care, Lost Work: Report
Common women's condition takes up to $35 billion toll each year

December 20, 2011: Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk of Crohn's, Colitis
Large Danish study suggests possibility of connection between the illnesses in women

December 19, 2011: Knee Pain Plagues Many Women Over 50
Overweight, previous injury, arthritis predicted persistent discomfort, researchers found

December 16, 2011: FDA Seeks to Get More Women Into Trials of Medical Devices
One study found women accounted for only one-third of those in major trials