NEWS / WOMENS HEALTH

Taking Early Menopause to Heart

Women who go through menopause before 40 have an increased risk of heart disease. Here's what's good to do if this happens to you. >

Old Forests Matter Most

Our oldest forests store far more carbon than newer forests do, making these primal places our allies in efforts to slow global warming. >

A High-Fat Diet Accelerates the Growth of Cancer Cells

Using a 3-dimensional model, researchers found that a high-fat diet accelerated how triple-negative breast cancer cells behave in the body. >

Sweet Relief for Babies

Newborns often face blood draws and other painful procedures without painkillers. Giving them some sugar beforehand helps reduce discomfort. >

Recipes for Stroke Prevention

Strokes kill. If you hope to avoid a stroke -- and who doesn't? -- recent findings make clear the kinds of foods you should be eating. >

It Sounds Like Good News for Women, But...

Women tend to have less arterial plaque than men, but their risk of chest pain and having a heart attack is the same. Here's why. >

Mix Up Your Exercise

You know exercise is good for your health. But here's what is even better: Varying your workout. It makes you fitter and boosts longevity. >

Caffeine Helps the Brain Stay Nimble

Coffee and tea can be important tools for reducing dementia risk. Shoot for about two to three cups a day. Be aware: Decaf doesn't do it. >

How Your Body Defends Against the Cold Virus

Ever wonder why some people get really bad colds and others never get sick? Modeling the cells in human noses and lungs suggests an answer. >

Acetaminophen Is OK, Baby!

New evidence that acetaminophen use to reduce fever and pain during pregnancy does not cause autism or ADHD in kids. It protects moms. >

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