Kids mean less sleep for mom, but not dad
This will come as no surprise to mothers, but a new survey finds that women with children living at home are more likely to be sleep-deprived than women without children....
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‘Chemo brain’ lasts for months in many breast cancer survivors
"Chemo brain" — the mental fog common after breast cancer treatment — can persist for six months, new research shows. The finding comes from one of the largest studies to...
Mammogram at 90? Research says some women may benefit
Women who think they're too old to worry about mammograms may want to reconsider the age at which their breast cancer screening years are behind them, a new study suggests....
To boost your well-being via Facebook, you need more than ‘likes’
Like it or not, Facebook has the potential to lift your well-being, a new study suggests. Researchers found that when people who care about you send personal messages to you...
Peanut allergy treatment: The earlier in childhood, the better, study finds
A treatment for peanut allergies may work better if it's given to children earlier, even as young as 9 months, before the body's "allergic program" fully matures, new research suggests....
Menopause: Not all hot flashes are created equal
The hot flashes and night sweats of menopause don't play out the same for all women, new research shows. Almost 80 percent of women do get hot flashes, night sweats...
How long work hours can be especially bad for women’s health
Years of working long hours may help you climb the career ladder, but those hours may take a steep toll on your health — and that's especially true for women,...
Endometriosis linked to heart disease in study
Women who have endometriosis, the abnormal growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus, may face a 60 percent higher risk of developing heart disease than women without the disorder, a...
Low-carb diet beats low fat, but it’s really about your resolve, study finds
Low-fat diets are often promoted as a superior way to lose weight, but they're no more effective than other types of diets, a new review indicates. "We found that low-fat...
Women outrace men in recovering from breakup
The pain of a romantic breakup may hit women harder at first, but they recover far more quickly from the loss than men do, new research suggests. "At some point,...