Women's Health News & Features
- Top Sexual Health Symptoms for Women
You might not want to talk about these symptoms, but they can affect your sex life and your health. Here’s when you need to talk to your doctor.
- Isabella Rossellini Brings Animal Love to the Big Screen
When she's not training guide dogs, actress Isabella Rossellini turns her lens on a wild world starring non-humans.
- 5 Tips for Better Work-Life Balance
WebMD guides you through 5 practical steps toward better work-life balance.
- Nutrition for Women at Every Age
Certain nutrients are especially important for women at particular times of life. This article covers nutrition needs for women in their teens and during their childbearing and senior years.
- Barbra Streisand's Change of Heart
What singer, actor, and director Barbra Streisand is doing to change the state of women's heart health.
- Are You Turning Into Your Mom?
Just because your mother had a medical condition, does that mean you will too? WebMD discusses the role of genetics in several health scenarios.
- Top Women's Health Topics of 2010
WebMD's top women's health topics of 2010.
- Taylor’s 7 Success Secrets
Taylor Swift’s new album, Speak Now, released in late October to huge acclaim from critics and audiences alike, sold just over 1 million copies in the first week, catapulting the 21-year-old star even higher into the stratosphere than she already was.
- Taylor Swift's Rules for Healthy Living
Chart-topping singer-songwriter Taylor Swift talks about diet, exercise, and writing help her stay happy and balanced.
- Winterize Your Home: 10 Tips
Is your home ready for cold weather? Our home safety experts provide simple tips to help you winterize your home.
- Why Actress Patricia Clarkson Loves Her Life
Cairo Time star Patricia Clarkson on shooting nude scenes, her best and worst health habits, and life as a single, 50-something woman.
- Lauren Graham's Healthy Approach to Parenthood
Actress Lauren Graham is childless but, once again, plays a single mother on TV. How does she do it?
- Low Pain Threshold? Here's Why
Your gender, your stress level, and your genes all contribute to your sensitivity to pain.
- 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 - 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 - 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 - Diet
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
- Having a Bad Air Day? Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Easy and affordable ways to improve your indoor air quality now.
- 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.