Women's Health

A woman’s life stages can arrive with profound physical and emotional changes. We’ll take you through every stage, offering advice, expertise and understanding.

Can food timing prevent diabetes?

Intermittent fasting is one of the newest strategies to lose weight and fight diabetes. But dietitians recommend a dash of skepticism.

Patient Story

Double the love

Best friends have babies the same morning in the same hospital.

Welcome to your workout

Whether you're starting up or starting over, these 10 tips can kickstart your new fitness routine.

A cure for kitty—and caretaker?

A new vaccine for cats could one day help humans who suffer from feline allergies.

Yoga, a lasting depression treatment

The trick: You have to commit to it at least twice a week to see results, study finds.

Weight pills—a “serious risk” for youth?

Researchers find those who use diet pills and laxatives to control weight are more likely to be diagnosed later with an eating disorder.

Social? Go for quality—not quantity

A new study suggests older adults gain much well-being from their small number of social connections.

Patient Story

‘You’ve given her a new life’

Shoulder pain haunted 84-year-old Julie Meiste every moment of every day. After shoulder replacement surgery, she looks forward to living pain-free.

Behold, the sleepless society

Smartphones and technology have given rise to a generation plagued by sleepless nights.

Can saliva foretell heart disease?

Study: People with clogged arteries often have a different type of bacteria in their spit.

Boost your bacteria—kick the habit

Your gut microbe undergoes significant changes when you quit smoking—and that's probably a good thing, researchers say.

Diabetes—deadlier for women?

Researchers are trying to understand the connection between the condition and coronary heart disease in women.