Many women who had a raised risk of breast and ovarian cancer were not being tested for a gene that signifies a much higher cancer risk, a new study found.

Treating mildly low thyroid function during pregnancy might not be worth the trouble, according to a new study.

Women who receive a false positive result on a mammogram screening may be more likely to skip or delay their next screening, according to a new study. And that could put their health at risk.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has given its endorsement to updated human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination guidelines.

Many women in a recent survey didn't know the age when they should begin getting regular heart screenings.

Despite human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs becoming available to the public in 2009, vaccination rates among men remained relatively low, a new study found.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat women experiencing pain during intercourse. 

Women often have stronger verbal memory skills than men — and that could be a bad thing when it comes to detecting Alzheimer's early, a new study found.

For younger women with heart disease, mental stress could have a big effect on their health, a new study found.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — a common hormone disorder — may be able to lower health risks with soy isoflavones, a new study found.