Could taking supplements possibly help women improve their health? A new study looked at the effects of supplements on 'bad' cholesterol.

One precursor to cervical cancer are lesions that develop on the cervix from a virus called HPV. But the worst strains of HPV can be prevented with a vaccine.

Smoking tobacco during pregnancy has been linked to a host of prenatal and birth issues. Women don't even have to be a smoker to be at risk; secondhand smoke may pose a threat as well.

If you get an annual mammogram, you are reducing your risk of dying from breast cancer, right? Maybe not, say the authors of a new study challenging this assumption.

It is normal for new mothers to be at risk for a blood clot for six weeks after giving birth. However, a new study suggests that women may still be at risk after those first six weeks.

After women give birth, many medical organizations recommend that they visit a doctor to assess any possible health risks. However, few women do.

More than half the strokes in the US occur in women. Addressing factors that uniquely increase their risk may help to change that statistic.

High blood pressure-related disorders are among the most common pregnancy complications in the United States. Preterm delivery is often necessary to keep the mother safe and healthy.

Almost one third of women of childbearing age are obese, which may affect the development of the unborn baby as well as the mother's long-term heart health.

Vitamin D, known mostly for its effect on bone health, is also an important factor in maintaining a healthy pregnancy.