January 7, 2016 Wage gap may increase women's risk of depression, anxiety The U.S. wage gap could be making women ill, says a new study showing women with lower incomes than their male counterparts are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
January 6, 2016 California legislators introduce bill to end tax on tampons On Monday, two California legislators jointly released a bipartisan measure to make feminine hygiene products exempt from the state’s sales tax.
January 6, 2016 New Oregon law allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills Women in Oregon no longer need a doctor's prescription to get birth control pills, according to a new state law.
January 5, 2016 Study hints at link between yeast infection drug and miscarriage A prescription drug for yeast infections may increase chances for miscarriages when used early in pregnancy, a large study in Denmark suggests.
January 5, 2016 MRIs show how childbirth can injure the body Childbirth can take a toll on a woman's body that rivals the damage endured by hardcore athletes—and a team of researchers has the MRI scans to prove it.
January 5, 2016 DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams A vaginal suppository containing the hormone known as DHEA is a good alternative to estrogen for treating vaginal issues related to menopause, according to a new trial.
January 5, 2016 New clues why women get broken-heart syndrome Harmony Reynolds, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Medical Center, recently led a study that subjected 20 women to a host of tests designed to bring on physical and mental stress.
January 4, 2016 FDA revises clinical requirements for transvaginal devices The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it had taken steps to strengthen the data requirements for surgical mesh devices when used to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) via the vagina.
January 4, 2016 After mastectomy, breast reconstruction may boost body image Women who get breast reconstruction right after a mastectomy may feel this helps improve their body image and overall quality of life, a small U.S. study suggests.
December 31, 2015 More US women using unapproved menopause hormones A growing number of U.S. women are filling prescriptions for unregulated hormones to ease menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, a recent study suggests.