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Do C-Sections Alter A Baby’s Microbiome?
Babies born via C-section may be missing out on beneficial bacteria, studies show.
The Problem With Hormonal Birth Control: An Interview with Aviva Romm, MD
Integrative-medicine doc and hormone expert Aviva Romm, MD, talks to us about the health effects of hormonal contraception — and what to do about it.
Nutritional Supplements May Decrease Postpartum Blues
A trio of supplements supports brain changes in women during postpartum.
Are Women More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s?
Although two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women, the answer is, “Not necessarily.”
Unhappy Pills
Women taking oral contraceptives suffer a higher incidence of depression, a new study finds.
Understanding Thinning Hair in Women
Heredity, inadequate protein, thyroid, and hormonal changes may all be culprits. Here’s what you can do.
How to Balance Cortisol During Perimenopause and Menopause
Cortisol levels can be especially erratic during menopause and peri-menopause. Here are some tips for keeping them on track.
Fiber: An Important Breast-Cancer Fighter
New study finds that high intake of fiber-rich foods during adolescence may reduce breast-cancer risk.
New Study: Surgery Not Best Option for Very Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Canadian researchers find mortality rates not affected by aggressive surgical intervention.
The Sipping Point: Women and Alcohol
Many women are drinking more than ever before. Are you one of them?
Expert Answers: Working Out While Pregnant
Should I temper my workouts now that I’m pregnant?
Navigating Menopause
A proactive decade-by-decade plan for preparing for perimenopause and menopause that supports a gradual — and even positive — life change.
Can Workouts Affect Menstruation?
Expert answers on why working out and strength training can help with adverse side effects of your menstrual cycle.
The Risk of Knee Injuries in Women
Recent research establishes why women are more susceptible to knee injuries.
The Danger of Underwire Bras
Research suggest a dangerous link between underwire bras and cell-phone radiation.
Increase Fertility, Naturally
Nine practical strategies for boosting fertility and supporting a healthy pregnancy.
Functional Wellness, Part 2: Hormones and Inflammation
Hormonal imbalances can lead to a host of serious health problems, including inflammation, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia and more. Here’s how to get your body back in balance.
Are Women More Likely to ‘Tend and Befriend’?
“Fight or flight” may be seen as the traditional choice when faced with stress, but your real response may depend on your gender.
How to Have a Better Birth: Exploring Healthy and Safe Birthing Options
Medical interventions have their place. But simpler, healthier birthing options abound — and they’re becoming more popular. Want to make your pregnancy and labor as safe and empowering as possible? Consider your choices, including the birthing partners, plans, and environments that suit you best.
How to Exercise During Your Pregnancy
You want to stay fit, and you want your baby to be healthy. Here’s what’s known (and not yet known) about the potential risks and rewards of staying seriously active — and even competing — while you’re pregnant.
Worth Its Weight? The Debate About Birth Control and Weight Gain
If you use a hormonal method of birth control, you may gain weight. Then again, you may not. Your doctor can’t tell you. In fact, you could be the best expert on this weighty matter.