C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells - And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say
Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk - Women are more vulnerable during certain stages of life, study finds
Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely - Study finds increased risk for postmenopausal women
Breast Cancer Numbers Dip Most in Wealthy, Urban Areas - Hormone-replacement therapy probably accounts for differences between rich and poor women: study
Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size - Low birth weight infants have higher levels of phthalates, study finds
Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring - In older women, annual measurements are unnecessary, study finds
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women - Finding adds to the link between obesity and cancer, experts say
Migraine With Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions - Whether damage in women affects function remains unclear, researchers say
Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy - Skipping one phase when treating infertility also cuts costs, study finds
Hysterectomies Could Be Source of Stem Cells - Researchers eye tissues that are normally discarded after surgery
Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids - Rhinosinusitis is one of several causes of syndrome, researchers say
Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks - Expert thinks pre-pregnancy mood could partly explain disparity in birth rate
Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids - In animal study, hormonal changes in pregnancy have long-term impact
Studies Report More Harmful Effects From BPA - Chemical in plastics may hurt heart and fertility, researchers say
Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness - Alternatives to current breast cancer therapy needed for some patients, study says
Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials - Many may lack the time, resources to participate, study finds
Breast-feeding OK for Most Moms with MS - But each woman's circumstances are different, expert cautions
Young Ballerinas May Face Heart, Bone Risks - Too few calories, too much exertion can spell danger, study warns
Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder - Women and doctors should watch for signs of excessive blood loss, experts say
Girls and Math: Blame the Culture, Not Ability - Raise the bar and watch females succeed, researcher says
Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn't Cut Mammogram Recalls - Repeat imaging rates similar whether women stopped hormone treatment or not, study finds
Fewer New Pounds in Pregnancy Best for Obese Moms - Findings support recent changes to gestational weight gain guidelines
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens - Uninfected women aged 24 to 45 still may benefit from HPV vaccine, study finds
HRT Ups Death Risk for Women With Lung Cancer - Shortened survival points to estrogen's potential role in the disease, experts say
New Technique May Improve Early Cervical Cancer Treatment - Modified hysterectomy method could boost survival, German study shows