Women Health Center

Finding may lead to improved pregnancy rates for in vitro patients, fewer multiple pregnancies

But, false-positive rate may be too high for some women, study suggests

But, exercise helps prevent the disease, two additional studies report

Study saw significant declines in several death risks within 5 years of stopping

Childbearing had no such benefit if baby was bottle-fed, researchers noted

Could a pill a day prevent breast cancer?

There’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.

Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. 

New technology that creates 3D breast images may replace mammograms and better detect cancer in younger women. Not only can this scanner detect the smallest cancer tumors but it could detect even the threat of cancer.

Too painful, not enough control, "I know people that have had natural births and they don't enjoy  their sex life as much."  All reasons more and more women are choosing c-sections. But are they safe?

Even though protein is the raw material for every cell in your body, you don't actually need that much. Which doesn't guarantee that you're getting enough.

The amount of sleep you need may have little to do with the amount you actually get. Is your body coping fine, or showing signs of running down?

How dependent to nicotine are you? Find out now!

For years, people looked up their weight on tables drawn from insurance company statistics. While those are still around, this is a newer, more accurate way to calculate what is truly a healthy weight range for you.