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Chewing this type of gum may decrease the risk of giving birth prematurely — doc admits: 'It surprised us all'
In the US, preterm birth accounts for about 10% of births annually.
I developed a pregnancy phobia after my traumatizing childbirth so I had my tubes removed at 24
Belle Mourraille, now 28, was bedridden for months and lost 30 pounds while pregnant, and after thinking she was going to die during childbirth, she opted to undergo a salpingectomy...
I'm an OB/GYN — if you want menopause to be easier, don't cut back on this diet staple
Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Despite these staggering numbers, many women report feeling unprepared for and...
New method could increase fertility for women undergoing IVF and egg freezing
Babies from in vitro fertilization account for about 2% of US births each year.
Drinking milk can increase risk of heart disease by up to 21% — but only for one sex
Drinking regular cow's milk could increase your risk of developing ischemic heart disease (IHD), a condition that can lead to heart attacks, according to a new study published in BMC...
Strokes are common — here's how to prevent most of them
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable.
I'm a doctor — beware this troubling health danger of your space heater
When it comes to heating your home this winter, don't make any rash decisions.
Most women don't seek medical knowledge on this life-changing stage, study reveals
A new survey of 2,000 American women found many feel they are overly targeted with information about pregnancy and childbirth but feel under-resourced when it comes to perimenopause and menopause.
I'm a doctor — here's everything you need to know about breast cancer
About one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Harris’ doctor reveals state of presidential hopeful's health in new letter
Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” required to serve as president, her doctor said in a letter that summarizes her medical status.
I'm a doctor — here's why you should never pee in the shower
It's literally her No. 1 rule.
How an illness during pregnancy may lead to autism: new study
Autism — which is estimated to affect one in 36 US children — is a developmental disorder that affects how people learn, behave, communicate and interact with others.
Breast cancer rising at alarming rate among younger women: new report
From 2012 to 2021, the incidence rate increased 1.4% annually among women younger than 50, 2.5% among Asian American women and 2.7% among Pacific Islander women.
Can Mucinex help you get pregnant? What the experts say about the viral trend
Perhaps Mucinex's mascot should be a stork?
The signs behind woman's 'break up' tummy ache that turned out to be ovarian cancer
A woman who put her stomach ache down to the "anxiety" of her break-up was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Eating this food during pregnancy may lower autism risk by 20%: study
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how people learn, behave, communicate and interact with others. It is complex and not well-understood by researchers.
'Designer vagina' surgery a sure bet to boost a womans mental health, new study shows
Forget about retail therapy.
Urinary tract infections are surging — and your diet may be to blame
UTIs are among the most common infections worldwide, affecting 50% to 60% of women at some point in their lives.
Billionaire's wife didn't want to leave site of sunken Sicily yacht without husband and daughter
The wife of UK tech mogul Mike Lynch didn't want to leave the scene of the sunken ship until her husband and teenage daughter were found, according to the captain...