Menopause and its hormonal changes can cause many symptoms including hot flashes, sleeplessness and night sweats. Menopause isn't causal, however in heart attacks.

Avoiding medicine unless absolutely necessary is usually advised by doctors when a woman is trying to conceive or in her first trimester. A new study validates that policy.

Most expecting moms are willing to do almost anything to ensure delivering a healthy baby. What if environmental factors are fighting against her desire?

The younger a smoker is that decides to quit, obviously the better for their health. Women in their golden years can receive immediate benefits from quitting.

Very few things are reported to improve with increased weight and advancing age, but hot flashes may be one of them.

A woman going through menopause often tweaks her diet in little ways to stave off symptoms. Less sodas and coffee are some of the tricks of the trade. Is adding soy okay?

Entering infertility treatment is a time of both hope and fear for most women. Hope there can be a child and fear that it may not be possible.

Choosing a hospital and doctor to deliver your baby based on proximity to your house is a good idea because labor can sometimes go quite quickly. Is this the best way to reduce the likelihood of complications though?

Old-time rock 'n roll now has a new meaning. Just because sexual abilities may go down in aging women, it doesn't mean they aren't still having a good time in the sack.