NEWS / WOMENS HEALTH

An At-Home Test for the Human Papilloma Virus

HPV infections can lead to cervical cancer. Testing for the virus at home is a good option for women in underserved and rural communities. >

Estrogen Boosts the Brain

Early menstruation and later menopause are associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. Estrogen exposure appears to be the reason. >

Takin' Care of Business

Self-employed women tend to have better health than those who are employees. Even without a steady paycheck, they often have less stress. >

Breast Milk Keeps Infant Development on Track

Breastfeeding not only protects newborns from viruses and improves their digestion, it helps them meet developmental milestones on time. >

Screen Time Interferes with Dream Time

Sleep deprived? Using your tablet, phone or computer in bed makes you far more likely to have trouble falling asleep and sleeping soundly. >

New Guidelines Think Outside the Heart

Peripheral vascular diseases affect blood vessels far from the heart and show up differently in women and men. New guidance from the AHA. >

A Surprising Source -- and Solution to -- Pregnancy Outcome Disparities

Women of color are more likely to have health complications during pregnancy than white women. There are many reasons, but one stands out. >

Herpes Is Forever. Where Is the Vaccine?

Projections put genital herpes infections at nearly 850 million people globally. The virus hides in the body and is highly contagious. >

New Moms Need to Get Moving

Exercise can help ease the symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression that many experience. A brisk walk four times a week will do it. >

Acupuncture for Back Pain

A study done on people suffering from sciatica stemming from herniated disks found the ancient practice offered measurable improvements. >

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