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Show your bod some thanks, inside and out

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:44:49 GMT

Step away from the mirror and discover new reasons to love the skin you’re living in — and every single thing underneath it.

Beauty - Skin Care - Skin - Health - Shopping

NYT: Health bill revives abortion groups

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:53:24 GMT

Lobbying over abortion was turning into a sleepy business. But the health care debate has brought a new boom, and both sides are exploiting it with fund-raising appeals.

Abortion - Health care - Health - Reproductive Health - Clinics and Services

New guidelines: Pap smears can start at 21

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:28:20 GMT

Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude that's enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.

Cancer - Health - Pap test - Conditions and Diseases - Women's Health

Mammogram advice accurate but not ‘right’

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:26:14 GMT

Doing the right thing and taking the time to protect yourself against breast cancer has moral weight that policy makers ignore at their peril. Bioethicist Art Caplan weighs in on the mammogram debate.

Breast cancer - Mammography - Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases

Baffled by breast screening advice?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:19:23 GMT

The major reversal in breast cancer screening advice is causing a lot of confusion and anger among women who doubt the motivation and timing of the decision. NBC's chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman answers your questions.

BreastCancer - NBC - Health - Cancer - Conditions and Diseases

New mammogram advice raises worries

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:38:45 GMT

For many women, getting a mammogram is already a stressful experiences. Now, women in their 40s have the added anxiety of trying to figure out if they should even be getting one at all.

Health - Women - People - Mammography - Breast cancer

FDA OKs new drug for heavy periods

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:36:45 GMT

Federal health officials have approved a new drug as the first non-hormonal treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding.
Food and Drug Administration - Health - Menstrual cycle - United States - Substance Abuse

AIDS is top cause of death for young women

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:21:17 GMT

In its first study of women's health around the globe, the World Health Organization said Monday that the AIDS virus is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44.

How to get more time with your doctor

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:11:21 GMT

Often feel rushed through doctor visits? We'll show you how to snag more quality time with your physician.

What are the 10 healthiest cities for women?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:02:30 GMT

Women everywhere are making healthy changes. Here is a list of the 10 healthiest cities for women.

Twin study reveals secrets to looking younger

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:13:07 GMT

A study of identical twins reveals some surprising answers (and they don’t involve pricey treatments).

Nearly half abortions around globe are unsafe

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:38:50 GMT

While contraceptive use is increasing worldwide, helping fuel a drop in the number of abortions, unintended pregnancies and deaths from unsafe abortion remain rampant in many developing nations, a research institute reported Tuesday in a major global survey.

Video: Primary caregivers sacrifice own health

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:02:04 GMT

Oct. 21: A Woman's Nation: Studies show that women who are the primary caregivers in the home often suffer from chronic, and often untreated, health conditions. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)

Sore breasts a warning with hormone therapy

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:14:39 GMT

Women whose breasts became tender after taking hormone replacement therapy had nearly twice the risk of developing breast cancer than women whose breasts did not become tender on the drugs, researchers said.

‘Red watch’ friends don't let pals drink and die

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:49:54 GMT

Unlike efforts to prevent binge drinking, the main goal of the new ‘Red Watch Band’ program at Stony Brook University in New York is to prevent students from dying of intoxication.

The Pill makes women pick ‘dad’ — not the ‘cad’

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:33:20 GMT

The birth control pill may have done more than just help liberate women — it may also have changed “the laws of attraction” between the sexes, according to a new study.

Chip measures breast estrogen with just a poke

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 18:56:55 GMT

Estrogen fuels breast cancer yet doctors cannot measure how much of the hormone is in a woman's breast without cutting into it. A Canadian invention might change that.

Stay-at-home moms younger, poorer

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 01:33:32 GMT

Move over, June Cleaver. Stay-at-home moms today are more likely to be younger, lower income, Hispanic or foreign born than their working counterparts.

For women, sex and happiness go together

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 22:20:40 GMT

Women who are sexually satisfied are also happier, no matter their age, a new study suggests. It's not clear which causes the other, however.

Smoking in pregnancy risks psychotic children

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:23:08 GMT

Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of developing psychotic symptoms as teenagers, British scientists said on Thursday.

Mom’s obesity tied to daughter’s early puberty

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:34:37 GMT

Consequences of obesity in women may extend years into their daughters' lives, study findings hint.

Pregnant women struggle to find flu vaccine

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:16:53 GMT

Federal health officials are working hard to raise the number of pregnant women who get a flu shot this year but, repeated swine flu warnings won't automatically overcome a key obstacle: Many obstetricians don't vaccinate.

Obesity, alcohol, depression linked in women

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:23:55 GMT

Alcohol abuse, obesity and depression seem to go hand in hand for many women, according to the first study to look at how the three ailments relate to one another in young adults

Pregnant pause? Recession defers motherhood

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:43:12 GMT

Worries about the economy have led many American women to think twice about having a baby, a new survey finds. Nearly half of those responding said they want to delay pregnancy or limit the number of children they have.

Expert advice: Use condoms to help climate

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:10:34 GMT

Giving contraceptives to people in developing countries could help fight climate change by slowing population growth, experts said Friday.

Meet the new faces of middle age

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:00:54 GMT

Old thinking: After a certain age, decline is inevitable. New thinking: Smart health habits can extend an active, joyful midlife indefinitely.

Are some women superbreeders?

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:43:52 GMT

Michelle Duggar, 42, just announced she's pregnant with her 19th baby, nowhere close to the world record of 64 children born to one woman. Doctors explain what kind of a toll double digit pregnancies — and births — take on a woman's body.

Bulging belly? Foods that shrink your stomach

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:14:01 GMT

If belly bulge is sapping your summer-body confidence, don't despair. The reason for your puffy midsection may well be bloat, not fat.

Just how bad are your health vices?

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:54:09 GMT

If you feel guilty about certain less-than-healthy habits — either from your past or present — you're in good company.

Puzzling disparities found in childbirth injuries

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:03:59 GMT

Women covered by Medicaid were less likely to be injured in childbirth than those with private insurance. Their babies, however, were more likely to experience complications.