More U.S. Babies Born at Home: Report - Home birth is seen as viable option for some women, experts say
Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels - But effect is different in Asians, whites, study says
Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC - National targets for breast, cervical and colon malignancies still not being met
Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified - Researchers zero in on 13 new genetic clues
Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer - Regular Pap tests, HPV vaccine go a long way in warding off the disease, experts say
Avastin May Be Helpful Before Breast Cancer Surgery - However, it's not clear which patients would benefit, studies find
Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse: Experts - Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of society
Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival: Study - Women with BRCA1, BRCA2 have higher risk for the disease, but prognosis might be better
Abortion Safer for Women Than Childbirth, Study Claims - Risk of death, though small, is 14 times higher in full-term pregnancy
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
New Genetic Clues to Breast Cancer? - Researchers say they've identified three more genomic regions associated with the disease
Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress - Personalized treatment might improve health-related quality of life in younger patients
Many Breast Cancer Patients Uninformed About Options: Study - Survey of survivors found that only about half were asked their preference for type of surgery
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
Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer - But laboratory finding on tumor suppression hasn't been proven in real-world setting, researcher said
Sex OK for Many Heart Patients, Docs Say - New American Heart Association guidelines detail who -- and who isn't -- at risk
'The Pill' Can Help Ease Period Pain, Study Finds - Many doctors already prescribe oral contraceptives 'off-label' for this purpose, experts note
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
Drug Duo May Help Fight Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer - Response rate increased with two-drug approach, researchers report
Children Born by C-Section at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk - Large Norwegian study found likelihood greater when mothers had no allergies
Women Suffer From Sleep Apnea, Raised Heart Risks, Too - Spanish study also finds that breathing apparatus helps them as much as it helps men
Do Men Flash Cash to Find a Mate? - Guys may subconsciously flaunt wealth in situations where males outnumber females, study suggests
Normal Pregnancies May Be Misdiagnosed as Ectopic - Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say
Surgeons Offer Advice on Avoiding Varicose Veins - Tips include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, elevating legs when resting
Weight Gain Often Unrecognized by Young Women - Those on birth control shots and young black women more alert to added pounds, study finds