Women's Health

Why Weight Cycling Can Undermine Metabolic Health

New research in young women suggests repeated weight loss and regain may affect fat distribution and metabolism over time.

When 'Healthy' Habits Come with Hidden Mental Health Costs for Young Women

A new study finds that teenage girls who closely manage their weight through constant dieting and exercise face higher risks of anxiety and depression in early adulthood.

Researchers Detect Wide Range of Environmental Chemicals in Human Milk

A new analysis finds traces of pesticides, plastic additives and antimicrobials in breast milk, while emphasizing that breastfeeding remains the gold standard for infant nutrition.

Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals' May Raise Gestational Diabetes Risk

A large meta-analysis links PFAS exposure during pregnancy to insulin resistance and altered insulin secretion, identifying pregnancy as a vulnerable window.

Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Depression, Anxiety Risk Years Later

A long-term observational study suggests breastfeeding may be associated with better maternal mental health up to a decade after pregnancy.

Breast Milk Microbes May Help Shape an Infant’s Gut Microbiome

A new study traces specific bacterial strains from human milk to babies’ guts, offering insight into early microbiome development.

What Diet May Mean for Breast Cancer Survival

A long-term study suggests diet patterns before diagnosis may help explain differences in outcomes, with processed meats standing out among ultraprocessed foods.

Social Media May Be Shaping How Teens Think and Feel About Eating

A Canadian study finds higher rates of disordered eating among teens who spend more time on social media, especially those exposed to influencer-driven food and body messages.

Heavy Periods and Diet Combine to Raise Iron Deficiency Risk in Teen Girls

A study of Swedish teens found iron deficiency was far more common among girls with heavy menstrual bleeding, especially when paired with meat-restricted diets.

What Coffee and Tea Really Mean for Bone Health as You Age

A decade-long study of nearly 10,000 older women finds tea may slightly support bone density, while very high coffee intake could work against it.

Can Vitamin C from Food Help Support Skin Renewal?

Researchers found that eating more vitamin C–rich foods increased skin vitamin C levels and supported measurable changes linked to collagen and cell renewal.

New Study Spotlights a Major Iron Gap for Teen Girls

Heavy periods combined with low-iron diets may sharply increase the odds of deficiency, researchers report.

Maternal Eating Disorders Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children

A new analysis of more than 130,000 mother-child pairs suggests that early-life respiratory risks may be shaped by maternal health before pregnancy.

Pregnant Women Use Alcohol-Free Drinks, but Advice Falls Short

Many expectant mothers turn to alcohol-free and low-alcohol options, but most say they aren’t getting clear guidance.

Low Choline Intake May Worsen Early Metabolic Stress Tied to Brain Health

A new study in young adults links low choline levels to higher inflammation and early signs of neuronal stress, underscoring the importance of getting enough choline from foods like beans, soy, eggs, fish and cruciferous vegetables.

Infant Feeding and Sleep Routines Linked to Growth

A new study suggests that everyday habits in a baby’s first two months may be tied to higher weight by six months.

Earlier Meal Timing May Shift Fat Metabolism, Study Finds

A small crossover study in women suggests that eating earlier in the day, even with the same calories, changes lipid metabolism in ways late eating does not.

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Higher Colon Polyp Risk Before Age 50

A long-running study of nearly 30,000 nurses under age 50 found that women who ate more ultraprocessed foods had higher rates of adenomas, colon polyps that can precede early-onset colorectal cancer.

Plant-Based Iron Supplement Doubles Absorption in Women

An oat-based formula could help close the iron gap, especially for vegetarians and vegans.

What Your Waistline May Reveal About Brain Health After Menopause

New research links excess belly fat to faster cognitive decline, underscoring how metabolic and hormonal changes in midlife can shape the brain’s long-term resilience.

What Low Body Weight Reveals About the Gut Microbiome

New research from Japan shows that underweight women had lower gut diversity and more inflammation-linked bacteria, even when their diets looked the same.

Early-Life Sugar Limits May Protect the Heart for Decades

Research using postwar UK data shows that children exposed to sugar restrictions before age 2 had a lower risk of heart disease as adults, reinforcing today’s advice to limit added sugars early in life.

Parents Are Falling Short on Omega-3s, Study Finds

New research from Northwestern University shows that low omega-3 intake among parents may have lasting effects on children’s health and development.

Gut Bacteria and Nanotech Offer Hope for Digestive Pain Relief

Scientists uncover how a gut microbe may trigger pain and test a new way to block it with nanoparticles.

‘Good’ Gut Bacteria May Help Support Pregnancy, Study Suggests

In a new study in mice, scientists found that Bifidobacterium breve, a beneficial gut bacterium, helped the placenta produce hormones linked to healthy pregnancy outcomes.