March 30, 2016 What happens to your body when you quit birth control? Despite all the new contraceptive methods available like IUDs and hormonal implants, the birth control pill is still the most commonly used form.
March 30, 2016 FDA permits use of test to screen donated blood for Zika The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it would allow the use of an experimental test to screen donated blood for the Zika virus.
March 30, 2016 Painful uterus condition may boost risk for heart disease Women with an excess growth of uterine lining tissue may also be at higher risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study.
March 30, 2016 Brazil's confirmed, suspected microcephaly cases rise to 5,235 The number of confirmed and suspected cases of microcephaly in Brazil associated with the Zika virus rose to 5,235 in the week through March 25, from 5,200 a week earlier, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
March 29, 2016 Mediterranean diet tied to lower hip fracture risk Women who maintain an overall healthy diet may benefit from a slightly reduced risk of hip fractures later in life, according to a new U.S. study.
March 29, 2016 Acupuncture may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer Acupuncture may help ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer who often can't take traditional hormone treatments, according to a new study from Italy.
March 28, 2016 Driving to work linked to a fatter middle age Choosing an active way to get to work could make a big difference in how much weight creeps on in middle age, a large U.K. study suggests.
March 26, 2016 How to bring dry, dead hair back to life When the weather isn't warm, you hear a lot of talk about treating dry, itchy skin.
March 25, 2016 US health officials tell couples exposed to Zika to wait to conceive The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidelines on Friday recommending how long men and women exposed to the Zika virus should wait before trying to conceive babies.
March 25, 2016 Women with oral HPV also usually have vaginal HPV Infections with the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the mouth or throat are not common, but a new study finds that about three-quarters of women who do have an oral HPV infection also have a vaginal HPV infection