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Media July 9

Michelle Obama frets young women are not allowed the unearned confidence young men have

Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared that at 60 she finally feels completely herself, saying women spend years qualifying opinions while men possess confidence "they haven't earned."

Florida July 6

Red state now offers preferred parking for pregnant women

Florida implements expectant mother parking permits, allowing pregnant women to use accessible spaces for up to one year, drawing support and criticism.

Olympics June 26

New Olympics chief calls for 'protecting' women's category amid global trans athlete wave

Kirsty Coventry, the new IOC president, discussed the "unanimous" support to protect women's sports amid transgender athlete concerns in her first official address on Thursday.

Health June 21

Has Kris Jenner found the fountain of youth? Experts weigh in on her stunning transformation

Kris Jenner's youthful look sparks facelift rumors as surgeons discuss differences between traditional and deep plane facelifts, risks, recovery time and considerations.

NCAA June 11

Female athletes contest new NCAA ruling, claiming violations of federal anti-discrimination law

Female athletes filed an appeal challenging the NCAA settlement and claiming it would unfairly distribute $2.7 billion to benefit football and men's basketball.

Tennis June 11

Female tennis players granted WTA ranking protection during fertility procedures

The WTA has announced a new policy aimed at helping female tennis players "balance a professional sports career with planning and starting a family."

Nutrition June 11

Tropical fruit could be the answer to better heart health, researchers suggest

Post-menopausal women may benefit from mangoes as new research indicates significant improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol after two weeks of consumption.

Health June 6

Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes

Research suggests women with high breast cancer risk and menopausal symptoms could benefit from Duavee, which reduced breast tissue cell growth in a Northwestern University study.

Health June 3

FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk

AI-driven Clairity Breast platform, now FDA-approved, predicts five-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, enhancing early detection and prevention.

Health June 2

Daily coffee drinking linked to major health benefit in women as they age, study finds

A Harvard study finds that caffeinated coffee may support healthy aging in women, with benefits not seen in decaf or tea, despite some study limitations.

Michelle Obama May 31

Michelle Obama facing backlash over claim about women's reproductive health

Pro-life activists are criticizing former first lady Michelle Obama over comments she made about women's reproductive health on the most recent episode of her podcast.

Health May 27

CDC removes COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children and pregnant women

New CDC guidance removes COVID-19 vaccine from recommended schedule for healthy kids and pregnant women, announced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and health experts.

Running May 24

New mom marathoner says Olympian helped spark threats and hate against her for opposing trans inclusion

After a TikTok post by Nikki Hiltz, marathon runner Natalie Daniels receives threats for her stance on trans athletes, prompting her to start a new club.

Washington May 23

Washington state school district votes to keep biological males out of girls sports despite state pushback

The Quilcene School District in Washington, long a blue state, is defying state law, voting to ban transgender athletes from girls sports.

Health May 23

Cold sores may play role in Alzheimer's development, new research reveals

A new study links cold sores to Alzheimer's, highlighting HSV-1's role. Women in particular could have a higher risk. Anti-herpetic drugs may reduce dementia chances.

Abortion May 17

Pro-life ally: Pro-abortion assault response 'troubling'; Trump's Planned Parenthood funding cut 'great step'

Live Action founder and president, Lila Rose, reacts to assault on pro-life activist Savannah Craven while conducting interviews regarding abortion issues.

Health May 10

First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear

The first at-home cervical cancer screening test has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, according to the product's manufacturer. It may offer an alternative to traditional in-person Pap smears.

Sports May 8

ESPN panelist says 'trans kids deserve to play sports' in final appearance before show's cancellation

Kate Fagan, a longtime panelist on "Around the Horn," made a plea for trans athletes in her final appearance on the show before its cancellation later this month.

Health April 28

‘Abortion pill’ found to have ‘severe adverse effects’ for 1 in 10 women, study finds

A new study reveals "serious adverse events" associated with mifepristone, commonly called the "abortion pill," as researchers and experts highlight potential risks.

Health April 26

Woman says dog detected her breast cancer before doctors did: 'He's known this whole time'

Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer at 29, Breanna Bortner found strength and comfort in her dog Mochi, who exhibited signs of awareness and remained by her side during treatment.

Health April 24

Holding paper receipts for just 10 seconds can pose health risks, researchers warn

Health researchers caution that Bisphenol S (BPS), an endocrine disruptor present in paper receipts, can rapidly absorb into the skin, leading to a notice of violation against major U.S. retailers.

Joe Biden April 21

Biden believed transgender athletes had unfair advantage against biological girls: report

Despite his administration attempting to give trans athletes further protections in Title IX, Joe Biden himself was reportedly against them competing against girls and women.

Health April 21

Cancer report reveals surprising new data on deaths, diagnoses

Overall, rates of new cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths have declined, according to the annual cancer statistics report from the National Cancer Institute.

Health April 15

More babies born to women over 40 than teens for first time in US history

New birth data from the CDC reflects a major increase in birth rates among women over 40, as teen pregnancies continue to decline. Fertility specialist Dr. Ashley Wiltshire reacts.

Sports April 15

Federal judge rules against parents seeking to protest transgender athletes with wristband

A New Hampshire school district's ban on parents protesting a biological male playing has been upheld for now despite First Amendment claims from parents

Maine April 11

Federal judge rules Trump administration must 'unfreeze' funds to Maine as trans battle lingers

A major move occurred in the battle between President Donald Trump and the state of Maine Friday, as it was ruled federal funds must be unfrozen.

Maine April 11

Sen Collins wants Trump-Maine conflict to be 'resolved' as trans athlete battle continues

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, called for the issues between her state and the Trump administration to be "resolved" in an X post on Friday.

Opinion April 9

Why this high school athlete is joining the race to get men out of women’s sports

As a senior who’s likely to be running against a male student, I believe Washington’s policy isn’t fair. So do a lot of coaches and a growing number of other people (in both political parties).

United Kingdom April 6

Women's pool tournament championship features 2 transgender players after beating female competition

Two transgender pool players, who have dominated their competition in the past, faced off in a championship match in the United Kingdom on Sunday.

Dallas Mavericks April 5

Mark Cuban weighs in on transgender athletes in women's sports: 'People just aren't ready'

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban gave his take on the issue of trans athletes in women's sports in an interview on "The Stephen A. Smith Show."