A Danish study highlights the increased risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke associated with certain hormonal ...

People with catamenial epilepsy can have healthy pregnancies, but careful monitoring is essential, said the doctor.

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, ...

Some hormonal contraceptives are associated with a small but significant increased risk of stroke and heart attack ...

Cushing’s syndrome happens when the body has too much cortisol, the stress hormone. It can cause weight gain, high blood ...

Hormonal contraceptives like the vaginal ring, skin patch, and estrogen-progestin pills are more likely to increase the risk ...

After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the estrogen-progestin pill — known colloquially as the birth control pill — to twice the risk ...

Explore the deep-rooted causes of depression in women, from biological factors to societal expectations, and learn about the ...

Weight-inclusive health care is the provision of equitable care without perpetuating weight stigma among patients of all body ...

Our cells constantly receive DNA damage from factors such as ultraviolet rays, irradiations, toxins and chemicals. For women, that can lead to poor egg quality, which in turn can cause infertility, ...

Metformin, a widely used medication for type 2 diabetes, may also help slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia, according to a study from UNSW Sydney. The research suggests that ...