Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy - Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests
Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines - Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds
Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk - Study finds removing breast, ovaries greatly lower the odds, but decision can be a difficult one
Almost 1 in 3 First-Time Deliveries Now Via C-Section - More must be done to curb the use of the procedure, which comes with risks, experts say
Breast-Feeding May Lower Women's Risk for Type 2 Diabetes - Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study found
Antibiotics Now Recommended Before C-Sections - Ob-gyn group says action will prevent infections and not harm newborns
Stress Seems to Play Role in Premenstrual Symptom Severity - Relaxation techniques may help prevent, reduce some of the worst effects, researchers suggest
Study Suggests Statins Could Help Some With Normal Cholesterol - These people have elevated levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, researchers say
Herpes Drugs Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk, Study Finds - Danish analysis of over 800,000 births shows no link
Study Suggests Link Between Diet Sodas, Preterm Delivery - Danish analysis can't prove cause and effect, but experts say moderate consumption 'prudent'
Prior Fractures Could Raise Older Women's Odds for Osteoporosis - These women may also become more disabled from the bone disease, study finds
Inner Workings of Gene Tied to Breast, Ovarian Cancer Revealed - In 3 studies, scientists isolate & analyze protein produced by BRCA2
'The Pill' Works for Women of all Weights - For obese women, low-dose oral contraceptives are just as effective as high doses, study shows
Many With Chronic Pain Get Inadequate Relief, Study Finds - Black patients likely to be prescribed fewer meds and women get lower doses, research shows
Red Meat May Boost Women's Heart Disease Risk - Eating fish, poultry, nuts and low-fat dairy lowers the chances, study shows
Small Amounts of Dark Chocolate May Guard Against Heart Failure - Study found Swedish women who ate it a few times a month were protected
FDA Approves Emergency Contraceptive - Called 'ella,' drug delays ovulation, but opponents say it's another abortion pill
No Evidence Estrogen Causes Lung Cancer Post-Hysterectomy - Analysis found taking hormone alone did not increase risk
Culture a Big Influence on Suicidal Behavior: Expert - Efforts at prevention should take societal patterns into account, research suggests
Women Experience More Chronic Pain Than Men, Research Finds - Also more likely to have multiple painful conditions at the same time, expert says
Stress Might Interfere With Conception - In study, higher levels of anxiety-related compound was tied to lower pregnancy rate
Menstrual Cramps May Alter Women's Brains - Changes in gray matter may contribute to a worse experience of pain in general, study suggests
Weight a Factor in Breast Cancer Risk After HRT Use - Thinner women faced higher chance of malignancies, review found
Cholesterol Levels Fluctuate With Menstrual Cycle - Readings should be done at the same time in woman's cycle, researchers say
Menstrual Cycle May Affect Reaction to Breathing Tube - In women, response to ventilation tube insertion may vary depending on surgery timing, study finds