Women's Health Features
- Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Roll Camera
As her best-selling memoir hits the big screen, globe-trotting author Elizabeth Gilbert tells WebMD what it's like to be played by Julia Roberts (!), plus her best and worst health habits and her greatest fear.
- Surprising Turn-Ons for Men
WebMD investigates the surprising little ways that you can turn your man on.
- Why Women Cheat
WebMD explores the most common reasons women have an affair.
- When Your Period Signals a Problem
Pain, bleeding, and missed periods may be signs that something is wrong.
- Kim Kardashian's Real Life
Off camera, reality TV star Kim Kardashian reveals her perfect date night, her workout secrets, and her best and worst health habits.
- A Woman's Guide to 'Me' Time
WebMD talks with experts about how women can take time for themselves and why they should make the effort.
- The Top 8 Secrets You Keep from Your Doctor
WebMD explains why honesty with your doctor is important and what 8 things you should always tell your doctor.
- Is It Possible to Gross Out Your Doctor? Probably Not
Feeling shy around your doctor? Rest assured: most health professionals have seen it all, heard it all, and learned to deal with it all.
- Health Rules You Can Bend
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Exercise
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Sleep
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Colds
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Fruits and Veggies
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Baby Bottles
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Kids' Checkups
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Weights
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Drink Water
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Workouts
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Health Rules You Can Bend - Diet
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Jennifer Love Hewitt Dishes Dating Advice in 'The Day I Shot Cupid'
In her new book, 'Ghost Whisperer' star Jennifer Love Hewitt tackles the dos and don'ts of online flirting, setting boundaries, and healthy romance.
- 21 Ways to Boost Energy
How can you boost your energy during a 10-minute break? WebMD turned to diet, fitness, and integrative medicine experts for these 21 tips.
- Clean House Faster: Great Cleaning Shortcuts
Clean up quick with these tips on how to speed-clean clean your house.
- Easy Ways to Get More Closet Space
Who doesn't need more closet space? These tips from experts on organizing your closet will help you get the storage space you need.
- 10 Budget-Friendly Exercise Gadgets
Tight budgets are no excuse to let yourself get flabby. There are plenty of inexpensive ways to exercise. Some won’t even cost you a thin dime.
- Healthy Fast Food at Home –- In a Flash
Is it possible to cook healthier fast food at home that will please your pocket book and your fast-food loving family? The answer is yes.
- Family Fitness Made Fun
Become an active role model for your kids. Here’s how to make fitness fun for the whole family.
- Susie Essman's New Book Takes on Anger, Menopause, and More
In What Would Susie Say, comic Susie Essman shares her thoughts about anger, menopause, raising teens, and way, way more.
- Recipe for Success: Padma Lakshmi
Padma Lakshmi dishes on food, fame, and her struggles with endometriosis.
- 6 Surprisingly Dirty Places in Your Home
Where are bacteria and cold viruses lurking in your home? You may be surprised.
- 6 Sex Mistakes Women Make
WebMD explains the 6 biggest sex mistakes women make and reasons why women make them. Also get tips on improving how you feel about yourself and your overall sex life.
- Sheryl Crow's 8 Life Lessons
How superstar Cheryl Crow came out stronger than ever after the toughest two years of her life.
- Sheryl Crow Adds Healthy Living to Her Repertoire
Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow is making music, raising an adopted son, and learning the art of self care.
- Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres: New Life, New Book
How Olympic swimmer Dara Torres trains, eats, and raises her young daughter.
- Top 10 Blog Posts of 2008: Readers' Choice
A list of the 10 most popular WebMD blog posts of 2008.
- Top Women’s Health Stories of 2008: Readers’ Choice
Here are the top 10 most viewed women’s health stories of 2008.
- Seasonal Mood and Hormonal Changes
How are monthly mood changes affected by the seasons? When should you talk to a doctor and seek treatment for depression? Find out in this article.
- How to Have Healthy Breasts for Life
How to keep your breasts healthy, including diet, exercise, mammograms, and learning what normal changes to expect as you go through life.
- Vaginal Problems That Affect Your Sex Life
How to identify and treat common (and not-so-common) vaginal conditions
- 5 Home Remedy No-No's
From ear candling to colon cleansing, here are 5 home remedies that may do more harm than good.
- 9 Surprising Facts About Your Stomach
Experts debunk some common myths about the stomach, including misconceptions about where digestion actually takes place and whether eating at a certain time of day can boost weight gain.
- Chronic Fatigue: Tired of Feeling Tired?
Sure, we all know what it feels like to be tired. But chronic fatigue refers to a lingering tiredness that is constant and limiting.
- Fatigued or Full Throttle: Is Your Thyroid to Blame?
Feeling all revved up, even at bedtime? Or maybe your throttle’s on idle with symptoms of depression, fatigue, and weight gain. In both cases, the root cause may be your thyroid.
- 15 Healthy Lifestyle Tips After Your Hysterectomy
Find 15 tips and simple ways to nurture your health after a hysterectomy – and keep weight and stress under control.
- A Fresh Look at Hysterectomy
For quicker hysterectomy recovery, many women are choosing laparoscopy. Just make sure your surgeon is skilled. Here’s what women should know about hysterectomy.
- Mary J.'s Real-Life Growing Pains
R&B/hip-hop queen Mary J. Blige reveals her 6 secrets for transforming mind, body, and soul.
- Top Women's Health Stories of 2007: Readers' Choice
A look at the top women's health stories of 2007.
- Ashley Judd: Global AIDS Activist
Acclaimed actor Ashley Judd reveals the surprising reason she fights for AIDS/HIV care worldwide -- and what you can do to help.
- Tips to Avoid Foot Pain From High Heels
Experts discuss foot care techniques to cope with the painful consequences of wearing high heels.
- 5 Diagnoses That Call for a Second Opinion
It's never a bad idea to seek a second opinion, but if you receive one of these five diagnoses, getting a second opinion is practically a must.
- The Six Super Foods Every Woman Needs
Stymied by what foods you really need to keep you healthy and strong? WebMD comes to the rescue with a panel of nutrition experts who advise you on what foods matter most.