Women's Health - Page 11

July 31, 2025

Your heart may be older than you think — and the number could predict disease risk

A study of 14,100 adults finds the average heart age is 4 to 7 years older than their actual age, prompting development of a risk calculator for cardiovascular health.

July 9, 2025

Michelle Obama frets young women are not allowed the unearned confidence young men have

Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared that at 60 she finally feels completely herself, saying women spend years qualifying opinions while men possess confidence "they haven't earned."

July 6, 2025

Red state now offers preferred parking for pregnant women

Florida implements expectant mother parking permits, allowing pregnant women to use accessible spaces for up to one year, drawing support and criticism.

June 26, 2025

New Olympics chief calls for 'protecting' women's category amid global trans athlete wave

Kirsty Coventry, the new IOC president, discussed the "unanimous" support to protect women's sports amid transgender athlete concerns in her first official address on Thursday.

June 21, 2025

Has Kris Jenner found the fountain of youth? Experts weigh in on her stunning transformation

Kris Jenner's youthful look sparks facelift rumors as surgeons discuss differences between traditional and deep plane facelifts, risks, recovery time and considerations.

June 11, 2025

Female athletes contest new NCAA ruling, claiming violations of federal anti-discrimination law

Female athletes filed an appeal challenging the NCAA settlement and claiming it would unfairly distribute $2.7 billion to benefit football and men's basketball.

June 11, 2025

Female tennis players granted WTA ranking protection during fertility procedures

The WTA has announced a new policy aimed at helping female tennis players "balance a professional sports career with planning and starting a family."

June 11, 2025

Tropical fruit could be the answer to better heart health, researchers suggest

Post-menopausal women may benefit from mangoes as new research indicates significant improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol after two weeks of consumption.

June 6, 2025

Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes

Research suggests women with high breast cancer risk and menopausal symptoms could benefit from Duavee, which reduced breast tissue cell growth in a Northwestern University study.

June 3, 2025

FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk

AI-driven Clairity Breast platform, now FDA-approved, predicts five-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, enhancing early detection and prevention.