Women's Health

Health 15 hours ago

Woman says dog detected her breast cancer before doctors did: 'He's known this whole time'

Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer at 29, Breanna Bortner found strength and comfort in her dog Mochi, who exhibited signs of awareness and remained by her side during treatment.

Health 2 days ago

Holding paper receipts for just 10 seconds can pose health risks, researchers warn

Health researchers caution that Bisphenol S (BPS), an endocrine disruptor present in paper receipts, can rapidly absorb into the skin, leading to a notice of violation against major U.S. retailers.

Joe Biden 5 days ago

Biden believed transgender athletes had unfair advantage against biological girls: report

Despite his administration attempting to give trans athletes further protections in Title IX, Joe Biden himself was reportedly against them competing against girls and women.

Health 5 days ago

Cancer report reveals surprising new data on deaths, diagnoses

Overall, rates of new cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths have declined, according to the annual cancer statistics report from the National Cancer Institute.

Health April 15

More babies born to women over 40 than teens for first time in US history

New birth data from the CDC reflects a major increase in birth rates among women over 40, as teen pregnancies continue to decline. Fertility specialist Dr. Ashley Wiltshire reacts.

Sports April 15

Federal judge rules against parents seeking to protest transgender athletes with wristband

A New Hampshire school district's ban on parents protesting a biological male playing has been upheld for now despite First Amendment claims from parents

Maine April 11

Federal judge rules Trump administration must 'unfreeze' funds to Maine as trans battle lingers

A major move occurred in the battle between President Donald Trump and the state of Maine Friday, as it was ruled federal funds must be unfrozen.

Maine April 11

Sen Collins wants Trump-Maine conflict to be 'resolved' as trans athlete battle continues

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, called for the issues between her state and the Trump administration to be "resolved" in an X post on Friday.

Opinion April 9

Why this high school athlete is joining the race to get men out of women’s sports

As a senior who’s likely to be running against a male student, I believe Washington’s policy isn’t fair. So do a lot of coaches and a growing number of other people (in both political parties).

United Kingdom April 6

Women's pool tournament championship features 2 transgender players after beating female competition

Two transgender pool players, who have dominated their competition in the past, faced off in a championship match in the United Kingdom on Sunday.

Dallas Mavericks April 5

Mark Cuban weighs in on transgender athletes in women's sports: 'People just aren't ready'

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban gave his take on the issue of trans athletes in women's sports in an interview on "The Stephen A. Smith Show."

Tennessee April 5

Women's disc golfer refuses to face transgender competitor, days after fencer kneels in protest

Days after a women's fencer knelt to protest a trans opponent, a female disc golfer followed suit refusing to compete at an event that included a trans athlete.

Health April 5

Women may hear better than men, new study suggests

A new study shows that women have more sensitive hearing than men and that where people live — urban vs. rural or high vs. low altitude — can greatly impact hearing ability.

Olympics April 4

Fencer Stephanie Turner calls out USA Fencing 'extremists' for allowing trans inclusion in women's competition

After a viral video of Stephanie Turner taking a knee to protest a trans opponent, Turner went on Fox News' 'America Reports' to call out USA Fencing.

Olympics April 4

USA Fencing defends trans inclusion policies amid mass backlash after Stephanie Turner kneels in protests

After a women's fencer ignited global awareness for the issue of trans inclusion in USA Fencing, the organization has doubled-down on its policies.

Health April 3

Here's why 90% of Americans don't sleep through the night, according to expert

A vast majority of Americans wake up regularly during the night, according to a U.S. News survey. Sleep expert Wendy Troxel explains why this happens and how to help.

Health April 1

Experimental women's cancer drug boosts survival rates in notable study

A new drug tested in a phase 3 trial showed significant improvement in patients with treatment-resistant ovarian cancer. Researchers discuss the findings.

NCAA March 31

Controversial transgender swimmer Lia Thomas vows to fight trans athlete bans amid national shift on issue

Former UPenn transgender swimmer Lia Thomas recently spoke up in support of trans athletes amid bans on their inclusion in women's sports.

Women's Health March 27

Woman, 66 years old, gives birth to her 10th child: People 'should have more children'

Alexandra Hildebrandt, 66, has given birth to her 10th child via C-section without any fertility support, reportedly due to living a healthy lifestyle, her doctor said.

Hair Loss March 26

Men going bald turn to 'new Botox' for hair loss treatment

Finding a hair-loss fix has required ongoing research and trials. As UCLA scientists target a promising treatment option, dermatologists comment on the growth of balding solutions.

Health March 25

Heart disease risk higher for women who have these unhealthy lifestyle habits

A new study highlights that eight specific health and lifestyle factors could increase women's heart disease risk more than men's. Doctors share their insights.

Maine March 21

Boston Globe rips Maine Democrats for censuring Laurel Libby, making her 'a free speech martyr'

The Boston Globe editorial board ripped Maine Democrats for censuring Laurel Libby amid her fight against trans athletes in biological female sports.

Opinion March 19

Democrats have lost their way on women’s sports – and here's the political price they'll pay

Instead of respecting that popular opinion strongly favors keeping trans-identifying men out of women’s sports, Capitol Hill Democrats have dug in their heels refusing to change course.

Health March 18

Mother with rare ALS touts 'miracle drug' that has stopped her disease

Raziel Green, 52, an active runner and mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS in 2017. Since starting a clinical trial nearly eight years ago, her symptoms have not gotten any worse.

Health March 17

4 troubling cancer trends you must know about in 2025

The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report revealed some findings that are worrying oncologists. Experts discuss what stood out to them.

Maine March 14

Maine's federal funding freeze from Trump's USDA reversed

The federal funding freeze against Maine imposed by President Donald Trump's Department of Agriculture during Title IX and Title VI investigations has been reversed.

Michigan March 14

Michigan votes to urge ban on trans athletes against girls; Dems get backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates

Eight Michigan Democrats voted to urge a ban on trans athletes against girls in high school sports, resulting in backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.

Health March 13

Higher dementia risk seen in women with common health issue

A new study suggests that greater menopause symptoms could put women at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive decline later in life, a new study suggests.

West Virginia March 12

Riley Gaines opens up on getting a law to ban trans athletes from women's locker rooms named after her

Riley Gaines opened up on the experience of seeing a law named after her signed in West Virginia amid her mission to protect women from trans athletes.

NFL March 11

Brett Favre on transgender athletes in women's sports: 'I can only shake my head at this'

NFL legend Brett Favre said he can "only shake my head" at transgender athletes competing against biological girls and women in sports.