The American Cancer Society (ACS), an influential voice in cancer policy and clinical care in the US for more than 100 years, recently shifted its recommendations for breast cancer screening.

The safety of whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy can be a big concern for expecting moms and their doctors. But a new finding may help put that fear to rest.

Heart attack survivors are routinely prescribed a cocktail of medications to prevent another cardiac event. But for young women, the situation may be a bit more complicated.

More hospitals are teaching new mothers and moms-to-be how to breastfeed their newborns — a development that could lead to healthier children, health officials say.

For ovarian cancer patients going through menopause, whether or not to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be a big question. Now, these patients may have an answer.

Preeclampsia is a common cause of babies being born prematurely. But a potential new treatment may help.

Hormone therapy for menopause has been a controversial subject for some time, primarily because of its link to heart disease risk.

Could a single vitamin help keep postmenopausal women on their feet?

Surgical mesh slings appear to be an effective way to treat urinary incontinence in women — despite past concerns.

Many women have cramps or irritability in the days leading up to their periods. For some women, however, things can get a whole lot worse. But one treatment may help.