WOMEN

Recipes for Stroke Prevention

Strokes kill. If you hope to avoid a stroke -- and who doesn't? -- recent findings make clear the kinds of foods you should be eating. >

It Sounds Like Good News for Women, But...

Women tend to have less arterial plaque than men, but their risk of chest pain and having a heart attack is the same. Here's why. >

Mix Up Your Exercise

You know exercise is good for your health. But here's what is even better: Varying your workout. It makes you fitter and boosts longevity. >

Caffeine Helps the Brain Stay Nimble

Coffee and tea can be important tools for reducing dementia risk. Shoot for about two to three cups a day. Be aware: Decaf doesn't do it. >

How Your Body Defends Against the Cold Virus

Ever wonder why some people get really bad colds and others never get sick? Modeling the cells in human noses and lungs suggests an answer. >

Acetaminophen Is OK, Baby!

New evidence that acetaminophen use to reduce fever and pain during pregnancy does not cause autism or ADHD in kids. It protects moms. >

Newborns Need Protection Before Birth

Whooping cough can be deadly for newborns. Luckily, mothers vaccinated against it during pregnancy pass on protection through the placenta. >

A Sharp Rise in Gestational Diabetes

Rates of diabetes during pregnancy have been rising for years. A lack of exercise, overweight and older maternal age all may play a role. >

A Safety Check on Tramadol

An analysis of trials of this opioid paints a mixed picture: Yes, it offered some pain relief, but there were also worrisome side effects. >

A Promising New Drug for Breast Cancer

Giredestrant improves survival time for women with hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative cancers and is somewhat better tolerated. >

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