December 13, 2020

AHA News: Feeling Stressed About Your Role in Life? For Women, That Could Be a Health Risk

How a woman feels about her roles at home and at work during midlife can affect several factors that influence her heart health, new research shows.

December 8, 2020

Could Tanning Raise a Woman's Odds for Endometriosis?

Young women who regularly visit tanning salons may have an increased risk of developing endometriosis, a new study suggests.

November 30, 2020

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Women's Odds for Diabetes

Overweight women who eat a Mediterranean-like diet may reduce their odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%, compared with women who don't, a new study suggests.

December 2, 2020

One Type of Injury Should Raise Red Flag for Domestic Violence

As many as one-third of adult women who have a particular fracture to their forearms may be victims of intimate partner violence, according to a new study.

November 18, 2020

For Some Women, Postpartum Depression Lingers for Years

Many women have depression symptoms after giving birth, but for some postpartum depression hangs on for years, a U.S. government study finds.

November 12, 2020

AHA News: Despite the Pandemic, Keep Social Connections Strong This Holiday Season

As the pandemic crashes into the holidays, fewer of us may be getting together with family and friends to celebrate the season. But the bonds of friendship remain key to emotional – and physical – health.