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Oral contraceptive pills protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer
A comprehensive study involving more than 250,000 women, shows that oral contraceptive use protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer. The protective effect remains for severa...
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An incontrovertible truth: smoking harms foetuses
Tobacco smoke contains thousands of compounds, many of them toxic and capable of causing injury throughout the body. Because of this high toxicity of tobacco smoke, many diseases h...
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Explainer: what are the options for birth control?
The development of the pill was a game changer for birth control in the 1960s. It was enthusiastically embraced by women who were desperate for some control over their fertility, d...
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Curious Kids: Why do we have tonsils?
This is an article from Curious Kids , a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions theyd like an expert to answer. You might also like the podcast I...
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Women's expected longevity linked to age at birth of last child
No one knows for sure how long they will live. A new study, however, suggests that leukocyte telomere length may offer some key insights into a woman's longevity and further demons...
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Blood vessel growth in muscle is reduced in women after menopause
A new study demonstrates that formation of small blood vessels is impaired in the muscle tissue of postmenopausal women. The study's findings highlight the importance of physical a...
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Higher dementia risk in women with prolonged fertility
Women with a longer reproductive period had an elevated risk for dementia in old age, compared with those who were fertile for a shorter period, a population-based study. Women wit...
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Women's heart health linked to age at first menstrual period
Early menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association with overall heart health. One new study suggests ...
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New surgical approach for women at risk of ovarian cancer
A new two-stage surgical approach for cancer prevention is highly acceptable among premenopausal women at high risk of ovarian cancer. A new two-stage surgical approach for cancer ...
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Early menstruation linked to increased menopause symptoms
Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and nights sweats decades later at menopause, according to a new study. Early menstruation increases the likelihood of ho...
