Even though women now make up half of all U.S. medical school graduates, they remain much less likely than men…
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Doctor who helped curb hysterectomy procedure says cancer is back
A doctor whose personal battle with uterine cancer helped sharply curtail a common surgical tool that can spread malignancy said…
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Costs, Rules Hamper Donated Breast Milk
High costs, skepticism among doctors and other issues are preventing more babies from receiving human milk from special banks when…
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Why Women Have Stronger Immune Systems Than Men
Women not only live longer than men, they also appear to be in more robust health. A new hypothesis offers…
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Eating More Fiber Means Less Breast Cancer
A fresh look at the medical evidence shows women who eat more fiber are less likely to get breast cancer.…
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Teacher says Catholic school fired her over IVF
An Indiana teacher who says she was fired from a Roman Catholic school for using in vitro fertilization to try…
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Study clouds evidence on soy and menopause
Middle-aged women may find some relief from hot flashes and other menopause problems with soy supplements, according to Chinese researchers.…
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Many egg-donor recruiters ignore ethical standards
A sizable share of the U.S. organizations recruiting egg donors online don’t adhere to ethical guidelines, including failing to warn…
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Overcoming Real-Life on "the Pill"
Oral contraceptives boast annual unintended pregnancy rates well below 1 percent, if used correctly and consistently, that is. But in…
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Cancers on the rise in pregnant women, study suggests
The number of pregnant women diagnosed with cancer has increased over the past couple of decades, a new study from…
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