Health December 18, 2024 5 cancer types where screenings save the most lives Over a 45-years span — between 1975 and 2020 — improvements in cancer screenings and prevention strategies have reduced deaths from five common cancers more than any advances in treatments, researchers say.
Women's Health December 17, 2024 Cause of beloved Arizona news anchor's sudden death at 28 revealed A television station announced the sudden death of a beloved 28-year-old news anchor in Tucson, Arizona, as family and friends honor her life.
Health December 17, 2024 Living longer, not healthier: Study finds periods of poor health toward end of life A study led by Mayo Clinic found a “widening gap between lifespan and healthspan" among 183 countries. The lead researcher and another doctor discuss the drivers of poor health late in life.
Health December 17, 2024 Breast cancer patient given 24 months to live has ‘miraculous’ recovery, says God led her to cure Less than three years ago, Tina Willits, now 53, thought she had just two years to live. Today, she is cancer-free — and she wants the world to know about the treatment that saved her.
Health December 13, 2024 Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50 HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.
Women's Health December 12, 2024 Biden says the GOP doesn't understand the importance of advancing women's well-being: 'I mean it' Joe Biden slammed Republicans for not understanding how advancing women's health not only improves the lives of women but the prosperity of the entire nation, at the White House Wednesday.
Women's Health December 12, 2024 Why do women get 'the ick' from men? Experts explain the psychology behind the feeling Many women may get "the ick" from men's actions or appearance. Scientists say the phenomenon is related to a primal instinct to protect women's health that naturally occurs in other primate species.
Afghanistan December 9, 2024 New Taliban decree bans women from medical training: 'devastating decision' The Taliban issued a new directive that bans women from studying at medical institutions, effectively shutting out women from becoming nurses and midwives.
Health December 2, 2024 Alcohol deaths have more than doubled in recent years, especially among women From 1999 to 2020, the number of alcohol-related deaths has nearly doubled, according to Florida Atlantic University study. A researcher and addiction specialists discuss the risk factors.
Sleep Disorders December 1, 2024 Do women need more sleep than men? Here’s what experts think Sleep is important for everyone – but do women require more than men? Women's health and sleep experts discuss sleep needs based on research and biological factors.
Media November 30, 2024 NY Times hammered for article referring to biological women as ‘non-transgender women’ Prominent social media users went scorched earth against a recent New York Times article that referred to biological women as "non-transgender women."