Women's Health Features

R&B and hip-hop soul sensation Mary J. Blige reveals the inspiring fitness, food, and anger-management lessons that are driving her on a powerful journey of personal and professional transformation.

The best relief for period pain? Get off the couch and on the move.

Funny Lady Roseanne Barr on motherhood, aging, baby boomers, plastic surgery, and her many vices

WebMD consulted doctors in cardiology, internal medicine, geriatrics, and psychiatry so you'll understand which pains you must not ignore -- and why.

Don't hibernate this winter -- improve your health! Here are eight ideas so simple you'll hardly know they're healthy.

Improve your health this fall. Here are 8 easy ideas so simple you'll hardly know they're healthy.

Experts explain strategies for preventing 6 common maladies from ruining your summer fun.

Easy weight loss tips you can slip into your everyday life

Find out what kinds of screening tests women should get to check for heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and other conditions.

WebMD ranks the top five lifesaving health care screening tests every woman needs.

What other cultures can teach us about keeping down the pounds

From heart disease to breast cancer to depression, WebMD gives you the inside info on why women are at high risk for these problems but may not know it.

Experts describe strategies for setting goals -- and making sure you achieve them.

The oldest people on earth share their wisdom on living a long and healthy life.

Custom-fit your snacks to your needs and schedule.

Experts offer some fatigue-zapping tips that really work.

Experts say working moms and dads must make trade-offs.

WebMD takes aim at common health blunders men and women make.

Men and women react to stress very differently, so when it comes time to decompress, each gender turns to their own bag of tricks.

When it comes to handling stress, men are from Venus and women are from Mars. Why do their coping skills differ?

The book Our Bodies, Ourselves first made its mark during the women's movement in the 1970s, but how far has women's health come since then?

Your menstrual cycle can affect you in some surprising ways.

From heart disease to breast cancer to depression, WebMD gives you the inside info on why women are at high risk for these problems but may not know it.

Many women -- and their doctors -- never realize the mysterious pain they feel has a diagnosis. But chronic pelvic pain can lead to serious complications, so be persistent in seeking treatment.

On average, prescription drug costs in the U.S. are the highest in the world, but that doesn't mean you can't find relative bargains. Follow these tips to get the lowest prices.

Will counting net carbs help or hurt weight loss efforts?

Follow these safety and first-aid tips and avoid calling 911 later.

Experts say which natural disasters could actually happen if we're not careful.

Time marches on, but age may be slowing down, which is why today's 50-year-olds often look and feel much younger than their parents did at age 50.

Eyes are turning to California as encephalitis season starts.

They're popular and they get results, but making a good match takes effort.

Avoid those snacks, take a walk during lunch, and clean that keyboard, and you're on your way to a healthier workday.

Can't get your man to listen to you? Don't blame the TV or his upbringing -- his brain is wired that way.

If you have general, lingering symptoms, you may be suffering from an autoimmune disease -- which means your immune system is attacking healthy tissue.

Dating advice from the experts about how to find Mr. or Ms. Right.

Taking your shoes off at airport security checkpoints exposes your feet to fungus and injury.

If pregnancy has caused you and your partner to lose that lovin' feeling, don't despair; reviving intimacy may be easier than you think.

Pregnancy itself can be stressful. And combined with other influences, stress during pregnancy can be compounded. But stress relief might be easier than you think.

Don't leave your good eating habits behind when you get away from it all

Do you have a sick house? Lead paint, pesticides, and pollution can contribute to sick house syndrome. Here are 10 things you can do to keep your house, and you, healthy.

Find more effective ways to communicate in your relationship, and leave the nagging behind.

Need some Valentine's Day ideas for looking and feeling better? Read on.

Road rage has happened to more than half of all drivers. Here's what to do to avoid being a road rager and to avoid other ragers.

Omega-3, Omega-6, and Trans Fats: Not all fats are equal. Learn which ones actually boost your health!

Are you always tired? You're not alone. Here are some tips on fighting fatigue and improving your life.

If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, known medically as hypertension, your doctor may recommend that you use a home monitor to check your blood pressure between visits.

Knowing what outbreaks can occur on a cruise ship and how to treat them can keep you from getting sick at sea.

Despite its being dead for 25 years, the specter of a smallpox pestilence -- via terrorism -- haunts the public.

Is soy the solution to this menopausal symptom?

Participating in a clinical trial can yield big benefits for cancer patients, but it's important to know the risks first.