Women's Health

Comedy 4 days ago

Transgender comedian faces backlash for mocking Payton McNabb's brain injury caused by male volleyball player

Riley Gaines and other women's sports activists criticized transgender comedian Stacy Cay for mocking Payton McNabb's volleyball-related brain injury.

Olympics November 26

USA Fencing seeks to 'earn trust' of athletes and fans after year plagued by transgender controversies

USA Fencing said it is committed to "earning and maintaining the trust of our athletes, fans, and the wider fencing community" after a tough year.

Sports November 25

Female competitor crowned 'World's Strongest Woman' after transgender controversy overshadows event

After backlash over the 2025 World’s Strongest Woman results, officials disqualified Jammie Booker amid transgender allegations, naming Andrea Thompson as champion.

Senate November 25

GOP senator probes 18 blue states, DC over Trump's transgender athlete order

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., investigates blue states for alleged Title IX violations related to President Donald Trump's order keeping biological males out of female sports programs.

Opinion November 17

I’m an Olympic silver medal winner. It’s about time Olympics protected female athletes

Olympic gymnast MyKayla Skinner calls on female athletes to speak up for fairness in women's sports as International Olympic Committee may be moving to protect women's categories.

Women's Health November 10

FDA moves to lift ‘black box’ warnings from hormone therapies for menopause symptoms

FDA seeks to lift “black box" warnings from menopause hormone therapy, citing evidence that benefits outweigh risks.

Personalities October 30

JK Rowling slams Glamour UK's women of the year cover featuring nine trans women

J.K. Rowling criticized Glamour UK's 2025 Women of the Year issue featuring nine transgender women on the cover, saying it tells girls that men are better women.

Health October 29

Men may need to work twice as hard as women to prevent potentially deadly disease

New research reveals that men need twice as much exercise as women to prevent heart disease. The study shows that women achieve better protection with fewer workout minutes.

Olympics October 28

USOPC leaders address protection of women's sports, use of sex tests amid global resistance to trans athletes

USOPC President Sarah Hirshland declined to endorse mandatory genetic testing for women's sports despite President Donald Trump's executive order on transgender athletes.

Health October 21

Men's brains shrink faster than women's; researchers explore Alzheimer's connection

A new study reveals that men's brains shrink faster than women's with age, yet women still develop Alzheimer's disease twice as often. Research challenges assumptions.

Olympics October 21

US Olympic medalists MyKayla Skinner and Nancy Hogshead join activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics

Olympic medalists MyKayla Skinner and Nancy Hogshead joined activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics in their mission to preserve fairness in women's sports competition.

Media October 18

James Carville says those who still push 'asinine' trans sports policies are pandering to 'left-wing zombies'

Veteran strategist James Carville criticized California's Betty Yee for supporting transgender competitors in women's sports, arguing this is not a viable position.

Sports October 16

Ex-UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas to receive 'Voice of Inspiration' Award at Dodgers-sponsored event

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, a 2022 NCAA women’s champion, is set to receive the Voice of Inspiration Award at Rainbow Labs’ Violet Visionary Awards on Thursday.

Health October 15

Actress ignored subtle cancer symptom for years before onstage emergency

Uterine cancer symptoms include irregular bleeding and pelvic pain, but early diagnosis through medical evaluation can lead to better treatment outcomes.

Health October 15

Hidden type of breast cancer could be exposed by new breakthrough tech

Ohio State University scientists are applying artificial intelligence to predict which lobular breast cancer patients will face higher recurrence risks over the next decade.

Sports October 14

Long Island county executive vows to ‘protect’ women’s sports after appeals court halts trans athlete ban

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman pledged to uphold women’s sports following a court decision that halted the county’s transgender athlete ban.

Health October 12

New study reveals why women face significantly higher depression risk than men

Study published in Nature Communications identifies significant genetic differences in how depression affects women versus men, offering new insights into mental health.

Health October 1

New breast cancer drug wins FDA approval after slashing progression risk by nearly 40%

The FDA-approved Inluriyo, an oral estrogen receptor antagonist from Eli Lilly, has shown to achieve significant improvement in progression-free survival for breast cancer.

Abortion September 30

Arrest warrant issued for California doctor in Louisiana abortion pill case

An arrest warrant has been issued for California doctor Remy Coeytaux, who allegedly mailed abortion pills to a Louisiana woman back in 2023.

Health September 29

Weight-loss drugs now linked to cancer protection in women, major new study reveals

A new study finds that GLP-1 medications are linked to lower overall cancer risk, particularly for endometrial and ovarian cancers, in obese adults. Oncologist Dr. Slomovitz discusses the findings.

Health September 23

Hidden causes of heart attacks often overlooked or misdiagnosed, study finds

Mayo Clinic study reveals nontraditional factors cause over half of heart attacks in women under 65, compared to atherosclerosis being responsible for 75% of men's cases.

Health September 22

Two popular types of exercise could reduce cancer growth, study finds

New research from Edith Cowan University shows that a single bout of weight training or HIIT can boost anti-cancer myokines and reduce breast cancer cell growth in survivors.

Opinion September 17

Defining fair play: Why swing-state Democrats are out of step on protecting women’s sports

Trump's executive order banning biological males from women's sports gains widespread support while Democrats risk losing suburban voters in 2026 midterm elections.

Health September 15

Cannabis use rises among pregnant women despite serious fetal risks

Health experts warn pregnant women that marijuana poses safety risks even where legal, with no known safe amount of cannabis during pregnancy.

Abortion September 8

Obamacare expansion faces pro-life push to block abortion funding through subsidies

Nearly 100 pro-life groups warn Congress that extending Affordable Care Act subsidies without certain safeguards could result in tax dollars going towards elective abortions.

Health September 3

Trump admin settles lawsuit, agrees to restore deleted DEI, gender health web pages

Medical groups sued the Trump administration over the removal of CDC health webpages, resulting in settlement to restore DEI and LGBTQ+ content.

Health September 3

Erin Andrews had 'no symptoms' before cancer diagnosis, pushes for early screenings

Erin Andrews credits her routine gynecologist's visits with saving her life from cervical cancer and now advocates for early detection through a national campaign.

Health August 20

What is a chocolate cyst? Bindi Irwin's health condition and what to know about it

"Chocolate cysts" affect up to 44% of people with endometriosis, causing painful periods, pelvic pain and fertility issues that often require surgical diagnosis and treatment, experts say.

Health August 17

Bindi Irwin's painful medical journey ends with life-changing surgeries

Wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin shares her endometriosis journey to encourage conversations about women's health and reduce the stigma around the condition.

Opinion August 13

New state law gives detransitioner 'second chance' at justice against doctors

North Carolina law HB 805 allows detransitioners more time to file medical malpractice claims, potentially creating nationwide precedent for similar legislation.