Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Linkedin

Award-Winning Health Journalism

Women's Health

Illustration of a GLP-1 injectable and a woman's uterus representing the relationship to fertility
In The Know
Fertility and GLP-1 Medications
April 3, 2026
Read More
Two women in workout clothes stretch in a lunge formation at a gym.
Women's Health
Managing Perimenopause
December 29, 2025
Read More
Illustration of a woman reflecting hormones in menopause. How they shape health, aging, and vitality.
Women's Health
Hormones in Menopause
October 2, 2025
Read More
Illustration of a meal plan for women in menopause
Women's Health
Menopause Meal Plan
October 2, 2025
Read More
"Fitting In" writer and director Molly McGlynn (middle) on set with actors Maddie Ziegler (left) and Djouliet Amara.
Women's Health
Living with MRKH
September 22, 2025
Read More
A pregnant woman speaks with a midwife. Midwives are healthcare professionals who care for women before, during, and after pregnancy.
Women's Health
Calling the Midwives
April 10, 2025
Read More
Photo from Nagamitsu Endo
Family Health
The Kid Question
March 6, 2024
Read More
Road map highlighting the state of Illinois
Healthcare Law
A Midwestern Island for Abortion Access
August 3, 2022
Read More
Breast Cancer Screenings
Women's Health
Who, When, Why: Navigating Complex Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
February 17, 2022
Read More
Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Women's Health
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Pregnancy and Prolapse Concerns
February 1, 2022
Read More
Fibroid Pain, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Affiliate
Can a Daily Pill Lighten Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Caused by Fibroids?
December 16, 2021
Read More
Screen Shot 2021-09-21 at 12.56
Family Health
Drinking Age
September 21, 2021
Read More
HPV Vaccine, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Affiliate
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Adults Up to Age 45 and at Risk for HPV infection Can Get Vaccine
April 15, 2021
Read More
Sexually Transmitted Infection, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Affiliate
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Teen's Symptoms Require Evaluation with Healthcare Provider
March 27, 2021
Read More
Pregnant woman's stomach
Family Health
Midwife-Led Birth Centers Offer a Safe Alternative to Hospital Birth
March 16, 2021
Read More
Cancer and Fertility
Family Health
Cancer & Fertility
March 14, 2021
Read More
Hair Loss, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Family Health
Thinning Hair in Women: Why it Happens and What Helps
February 5, 2021
Read More
Binge Eating Disorder, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Affiliate
Mayo Clinic Q&A: A Look at Binge Eating Disorder
November 11, 2020
Read More
Heavy Periods, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Uncategorized
When Is a Heavy Period Too Heavy?
September 24, 2020
Read More
Womens Health
Family Health
Pregnancy in a Pandemic
September 15, 2020
Read More
vaginal prolapse, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Affiliate
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Treatment for Vaginal Prolapse Depends on Severity, Symptoms
September 10, 2020
Read More
Pregnancy, COVID-19, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Affiliate
Born into a Pandemic
May 4, 2020
Read More
Hidden Hormonal Disorder: Polycystic ovary syndrome – Chicago Health Online
Women's Health
Hidden Hormonal Disorder
March 19, 2020
Read More
Endometrial cancer, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Affiliate
Bleeding After Menopause: Get It Checked Out
February 20, 2020
Read More
Sleep and weight, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Affiliate
Sleeping with Artificial Light at Night Associated with Weight Gain in Women
December 5, 2019
Read More
Woman experiencing hot flashes
Women's Health
Hot Flashes Can Be Fast and Furious
December 4, 2019
Read More
Menopause and Depression, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Women's Health
Hormone Therapy for Depression: Are the Risks Worth the Benefits?
October 23, 2019
Read More
Lucia Mauro and her crew shooting a film in Italy.
Women's Health
Beating the Odds
September 10, 2019
Read More
Prenatal Vitamins Chicago Health magazine
Women's Health
Prenatal Vitamins: A small introduction to a big pill
July 31, 2019
Read More
Woman breastfeeding a baby on the couch.
Pediatrics
The Real Link Between Breastfeeding and Preventing Obesity
April 16, 2019
Read More
Can water help prevent UTIs? Image of glass of water in front of purple background.
Women's Health
More Water, Fewer UTIs?
April 5, 2019
Read More
#MeToo
Women's Health
How to Support Your Partner in the Age of #MeToo
December 12, 2018
Read More
Fertility and diet: neck to knee shot of pregnant woman standing outside in black dress and brown coat on sunny fall day
Women's Health
Fertility and Diet: Is There a Connection?
November 1, 2018
Read More
Helping women with endometriosis find relief
Family Health
No More Pain. Period.
September 4, 2018
Read More
Irregular periods and infertility – black and white image of woman sitting on bench in white dress with head down looking worried.
Women's Health
Irregular Periods and Infertility Not Necessarily Linked
August 23, 2018
Read More
the Emotional Toll of Alopecia Hair Loss | Chicago Health Online
Women's Health
Shining a Light on the Emotional Toll of Alopecia Hair Loss
August 16, 2018
Read More
Tired stressed mother holding baby
Women's Health
Finding Support When Perinatal Depression Strikes
August 2, 2018
Read More
Gestational diabetes increases risk of postpartum depression: image of silhouette of pregnant woman's torso and upper legs.
Women's Health
Gestational diabetes increases risk for postpartum depression
March 16, 2018
Read More
Retrain Your Bladder
Family Health
Retrain Your Bladder
March 2, 2018
Read More
Simple tips for urinary incontinence: image is of toilet paper roll on top of table
Women's Health
Natural ways to control urinary incontinence
February 14, 2018
Read More
Egg Health Concept with Egg and Stethoscope on Pink Cloth
Latest News
Living Well With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
February 13, 2018
Read More
The 4 gynecological cancers women need to know about: image is of young woman looking straight at camera pulling sweater up over her mouth
Women's Health
What you need to know about 4 gynecological cancers
February 8, 2018
Read More
Woman in Active Labor Receiving Nitrous Oxide
Women's Health
Nitrous Oxide Provides Pain Relief During Childbirth
December 20, 2017
Read More
Fatigue is one subtle sign of a heart attack - woman with hand on head and eyes closed
Women's Health
Women: Don't ignore these 3 subtle heart attack symptoms
November 20, 2017
Read More
Pregnant woman sitting in kitchen nauseous from morning sickness
Women's Health
Morning sickness doesn't pose health threat for most pregnant women
November 17, 2017
Read More
AdobeStock_60726684
Family Health
Sex & Menopause
August 23, 2017
Read More
Bone Cancer
Family Health
Cancer and Bone Health: Important Questions for Women
August 10, 2017
Read More
Torso shot of pregnant woman sitting on couch with hands on stomach
Women's Health
Are vaccines safe for pregnant moms?
June 23, 2017
Read More
Woman drawing a Heartbeat Diagram with chalk on a blackboard.
Women's Health
Heart disease is a woman's disease
May 14, 2017
Read More
Infertility-1
Family Health
6 Things to Know Before Starting Infertility Treatments
April 19, 2017
Read More

Get the Latest Health News Directly in Your Inbox