August 15, 2016 Pain drugs in pregnancy tied to behavior issues in kids Women who take the common pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with behavior problems than those who don't use the drug, a British study suggests.
August 15, 2016 Another Zika case reported outside Miami's transmission zone Three more people in Florida have tested positive for Zika caused by local mosquitoes, including another person who does not live in the one-square-mile (2.6-square-km) area believed to be the hub of local transmission, state officials said on Friday.
August 14, 2016 7 things moms need to stop feeling guilty about If you’re like most moms, you feel guilty for just about everything.
August 12, 2016 4 things you need to know about using laxatives for weight loss A new study found that 10.5 percent of women aged 23 to 25 have used laxatives to try to lose weight. Here's why that's such a bad idea.
August 11, 2016 Soy supplements may be good for women with PCOS Women with a common hormone disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have a lower risk of diabetes and heart disease when they take soy supplements, a small study suggests.
August 11, 2016 Women in combat, like men, at risk for PTSD Women in the military who experience combat have a much greater risk than those who don't of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues, a U.S. study suggests.
August 10, 2016 Woman gives birth in less than a minute Even if you haven’t actually been through it yourself, you probably know that giving birth isn't supposed to be easy.
August 10, 2016 Quitting smoking may actually widen social network Some smokers fear that quitting will result in losing friends, but the opposite seems to be true, according to a new study.
August 10, 2016 Smoking raises brain-lining hemorrhage risk more for women Smokers, especially female smokers, have a higher risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage - bleeding inside the lining of the brain - compared with nonsmokers, according to a new study.