NEWS / WOMENS HEALTH

Colon cancer used to be seen mainly in seniors. It's now showing up in young adults. Ultra-processed foods are a factor, a new study finds. >

New findings on how forms of hormonal birth control affect breast cancer risk have created a lot of buzz. Here's what was really discovered. >

A common virus that is present and usually asleep in the cells of 95% of Americans appears to be a likely cause of lupus. Why are only some affected? >

Concerns about hormone therapy have meant that women don't seek treatment for their symptoms. Speak up. Effective relief is available. >

Getting just 4,000 steps in two or three times a week can help seniors reduce heart disease and mortality risk, even weekend warriors. >

Sequencing the genes of tumors opens up the possibility of personalized and more successful breast cancer treatments -- and saved lives. >

HPV vaccines protect the vaccinated as well as those unable to get the shot. But don’t rely on others to protect you; it's not a free ride. >

Using cannabis during fertility treatment can affect egg cells and lead to chromosomal changes that could be passed on to an embryo. >

Mothers' exposure to agricultural pesticides are linked to autism, brain damage and behavioral problems in children that last a lifetime. >

AI algorithms help radiologists achieve better outcomes with fewer false positives. They were especially good at catching invasive cancers. >