Women's Health

Women’s Wellness Source

Your source on current women’s health topics, with expert advice, lifestyle tips and inspirational stories to help you feel your best.

Patient Story

Life after cancer: Puppy love

Cantaloupe-size masses on her ovary shattered her world, but now this survivor has faith in the future.

Patient Story

‘I just don’t have the energy I used to have’

Hot flashes, headaches and weight gain all sucked the energy out of Diane Peterman—until a menopause specialist helped her regain control.

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.

Patient Story

‘A light at the end of that tunnel’

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

Sound solutions for better sleep

One of the most frequent complaints women have about midlife and menopause is trouble getting enough Zzzs. A doctor shares how to throw out the sheep for good.

Confused about heart disease and menopause?

This physician shares how to determine when your symptoms require a full evaluation.

Women: Ignore these 10 symptoms at your own risk

Who knew switching to stretchy pants or having a tight shoe could signal serious health problems? Don’t assume these issues will go away.

Tackling Alzheimer’s disease

It is never too late to lower your risk factors for dementia, but the time to start is now.

Hysterectomy may have long-term health risks

Women who undergo the procedure may develop greater risk factors for heart disease and other health issues—even if they keep their ovaries.

Banking with brain chemicals

Hormones can wreak havoc on our sleep, mood and bodies. Here's the 411 on how three women reclaimed their lives.

Quit smoking—for good

Make a plan today for a better tomorrow.