Women's Health - Page 5

March 12, 2026

Red flags for colorectal cancer that warrant screenings before 45 years of age

Colorectal cancer now leads cancer deaths in adults under 50, with cases rising since 1995. Learn when to start screening and recognize key symptoms to protect yourself.

March 11, 2026

Hawley introduces bill to strip FDA approval from 'inherently dangerous' abortion pill

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill to ban the abortion pill mifepristone, calling it "inherently dangerous" and citing research on serious side effects.

March 11, 2026

Brooke Slusser sparks liberal social media meltdown by speaking about SJSU transgender volleyball scandal

Sports culture war escalates as activists defend volleyball player amid transgender teammate controversy, highlighting ongoing LGBTQ rights tensions.

March 10, 2026

Lurking dementia risk exposed by breakthrough test 25 years before symptoms

Researchers say elevated p-tau217 levels in older women were strongly linked to future dementia, raising hopes for earlier detection and prevention strategies.

March 10, 2026

Key fitness measure is strong predictor of longevity after certain age, study finds

Muscle strength study suggests women over 60 with greater strength had lower death risk over eight years. University at Buffalo researchers followed 5,000 women ages 63-99.

March 6, 2026

NJ Senate votes 38–0 to require free menstrual products at public colleges under ‘menstrual equity’ bill

New Jersey lawmakers unanimously advanced a "menstrual equity" bill requiring colleges to provide free period products, addressing "period poverty" barriers.

March 4, 2026

Origin of deadly cancer affecting young adults revealed in alarming report

Colorectal cancer rates are surging among younger adults, with those 65 and under now comprising 45% of new diagnoses compared to 27% in 1995.

February 27, 2026

Heart disease threat projected to climb sharply for key demographic

New American Heart Association report predicts 59% of women will have high blood pressure by 2050, up from 49% today, in addition to higher diabetes and obesity rates.

February 14, 2026

Doctor shares 3 simple changes to stay healthy and independent as you age

Women's health expert Mary Claire Haver reveals three essential changes for healthy aging: sleep, proper nutrition and strength training.

February 12, 2026

Hawley demands congressional oversight of abortion pill after FDA fails to complete promised safety study

Sen. Josh Hawley calls for Congress to crack down on abortion pill mifepristone, citing rising emergency room rates and mounting safety concerns from studies.