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Women’s Health

5 facts every woman should know about ovarian cancer

Learn the risks of developing this "silent killer" disease, and recognize its earliest warning signs.

Are ‘free diets’ shortchanging your health?

Most people won't experience any miracles by skipping fat, gluten, carbs or sugar.

Hot flashes? There’s something to soy

The isoflavone content in these food products may help alleviate symptoms of menopause.

New babies—made for the shade

Fresh air and sunshine are great for older kids, but newborns should be kept under cover.

Yoga may be right move against urinary incontinence

The key is strengthening pelvic floor muscles.

Add heart check to annual lady doc visit

Gynecologists are uniquely qualified to identify and treat conditions that may increase women's risk of heart disease or stroke.

Too much social media may harm a woman’s body image

Such sites often put false images in your field of vision, whether you opt for them or not.

Patient Story

‘A light at the end of that tunnel’

Midlife triggered a complex set of women’s health issues for Molly Davidson.

His and her knee injuries occur the same way

New evidence suggests that landing on a hyperextended knee is the most dangerous situation for ACL tears.

Range of dryness products help postmenopausal women

Study: Vaginal estrogen and lubricants—both prescription and over the counter—reduce bothersome symptoms.

Fitness may fend off dementia

Study: Women who are fit at age 50 have a nearly 90 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Listen to your heart, ladies

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women—but warning signs can often be ambiguous.