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October 26, 2016

Women are now drinking as much as men

Women have almost achieved equality with men … when it comes to tying one on.

October 26, 2016

Brazil and Colombia to scale up bacterial fight against Zika and dengue

Health authorities in Colombia and Brazil will launch large-scale mosquito-control campaigns using a using naturally occurring bacteria known as Wolbachia to fight the spread of dengue and Zika viruses among people.

October 26, 2016

Work environment may moderate menopause misery

Women experiencing menopause symptoms like hot flashes and sleeping problems do better if they have a comfortable workplace and a supportive boss, according to an Australian study.

October 26, 2016

Breastfeeding support helps new moms stick with it, doctors say

Women who want to breastfeed their babies may be more likely to try it and to stick with it when they receive education and support, new U.S. guidelines conclude.

October 26, 2016

US Catholic health group hit with complaint over sterilization ban

The largest Roman Catholic health organization in the United States was accused in a federal complaint on Tuesday of failing to provide appropriate care by refusing on religious grounds to allow a pregnant woman with a brain tumor to be sterilized.

October 26, 2016

5 normal reasons why your breasts feel lumpy

Feeling a lump in your breast can lead to a full-blown freak out.

October 25, 2016

Water soak fine for labor but not birth, doctors advise

Water deliveries have no proven benefits for mothers and may lead to serious health problems for babies, U.S. doctors advise.

October 23, 2016

VBAC: What every pregnant woman needs to know

If you’ve had a previous cesarean delivery, chances are you’re hoping to have a vaginal delivery the next time around.

October 21, 2016

23-year-old profits off questionable waist trainers promoted by Kylie Jenner

A New Zealand woman says she’s on the verge of building a multimillion-dollar business that sells waist trainers— garments that claim to help women achieve an hourglass shape, and of which reality TV star Kylie Jenner is a fan.

October 21, 2016

WHO declares Zika virus a global health emergency

The World Health Organization on Monday declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus to be a global emergency, as the disease linked to thousands of birth defects in Brazil spreads rapidly.