WOMEN

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

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

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

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

Prescriptions for ADHD medications are increasing. But does every patient need them? Mis- and over-diagnosis can put people at risk. >

Many don’t know that nurse-midwives are trained to provide routine gynecological care. They are a great resource for women in rural areas. >

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. >