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.

Patient Story

‘I never knew when it was going to hit’

An implanted device provides relief from fecal incontinence, giving this 81-year-old a new lease on life.

Half of Americans trying to slim down

Having a plan that is "practical, achievable and maintainable" is key.

Fending off migraines? Keep a diary

While the exact causes of these severe headaches remain unknown, identifying triggers can help.

Patient Story

Living Life to the Fullest with Skin Cancer

Less-invasive lymph node surgery has meant faster recovery for stage 3 melanoma patient Sally Coburn, who lives for the people she’s passionate about.

Is pain ruining your sex life?

Read this guide to sex after menopause to get your groove back.

850 million people worldwide have kidney disease

But most people don't realize that kidney disease is a major health issue.

Some salads are healthier than others

The house and garden varieties tend to be fairly basic—lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions—and good bets if you're watching your weight or calorie intake.

Patient Story

A new twist on the house call

An on-demand nursing service sends help to West Michigan patients when they need it most.

Patient Story

A leg up for caregivers

Before taking her mom home after hip surgery, Emily Adamczyk got a confidence boost from a joint replacement class for caregivers.

For fat loss, focus on aerobics first

Cardio will help you drop those extra pounds, our expert says. But don't forget about weight training, too.

Pack the right footwear for summer vacations

The type of holiday you go on will determine the type of shoe you need.

The sitting epidemic

Could corporate America keep employees from having their butts glued to their chairs for nine to 10 hours a day?