Women's Health

Blueberries for Babies? Early Study Suggests Big Benefits

A clinical trial finds that introducing blueberries in infancy may support gut health, immunity and fewer allergy symptoms.

Scientists Work to Make Soy Foods Taste Better

New research shows plant breeding can improve soy’s flavor and nutrition, paving the way for wider acceptance of soy-based foods.

Excess Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Raise Diabetes Risk

Australian researchers call for clearer guidelines to balance essential benefits with possible risks of too much supplementation.

Why BMI Doesn’t Always Predict Health

A Danish study finds that being slightly overweight may not raise mortality risk, while being underweight poses real dangers.

Fortified Foods, Supplements Essential for Bone Health in Vegan Diets

A Finnish study finds that children and adults on vegan diets had adequate vitamin D and calcium, thanks to supplements and fortified foods, but their bone metabolism showed some differences.

Eating More Plant Protein and Fiber May Benefit Moms and Babies

Mediterranean-style diets could help mothers recover after childbirth and lower infection risk in infants, new studies find.

Food Insecurity Linked to Greater Risk of Long COVID

New study suggests improving access to nutrition programs like SNAP could help ease the health burden of long COVID.

Poll Shows Most Women Unaware Diet May Ease Hot Flashes

New research finds a soy-rich, plant-based diet could reduce menopause symptoms, but few women know about it.

Your Morning Coffee May Weaken Donated Blood, Study Finds

A large study shows caffeine can impair stored blood quality and transfusion outcomes, though it may also explain some exercise benefits.

Diet and Exercise Help Offset Alcohol’s Damage to the Liver

A large U.S. study shows healthy eating and physical activity lower the risk of alcohol-related liver deaths, even for heavy drinkers.

Study Finds Keto Diet May Affect Men and Women Differently

New mouse research suggests estrogen may protect females from some negative effects of a ketogenic diet, raising questions about sex-specific responses.

Omega-3s May Help Protect Women From Alzheimer’s

New research suggests differences in brain fat metabolism could explain why women face higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease.

Most Women Aren’t Hearing About Diet’s Role in Breast Cancer Prevention

A new survey finds only 19% of U.S. women have discussed nutrition and breast cancer risk with a health care provider, despite growing evidence of a link.

New Way to Add Iron and Iodine to Foods Could Help Fight Global Deficiencies

MIT scientists design nutrient particles that can survive cooking and storage, making it easier to fortify everyday foods and drinks.

Can Diet and Exercise Prevent Cancer? It Depends on Who You Are

A major new review shows that lifestyle changes may reduce endometrial cancer risk, but not for everyone and not in the same way.

Where You Live May Affect Gestational Diabetes Risk, Study Finds

Research links poor neighborhood conditions to a higher likelihood of developing diabetes during pregnancy.

Grapes May Help Boost Strength in Postmenopausal Women

A new study links modest grape consumption to improved strength markers, offering a simple dietary strategy against age-related muscle loss.

BMI and Heart Disease Together Raise Breast Cancer Risk

A large study finds that higher BMI is more strongly linked to breast cancer in postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease.

‘Inflammatory’ Diet in Pregnancy May Raise Child’s Diabetes Risk

New study links higher intake of processed meats, sugary drinks and fried foods during pregnancy to increased risk of type 1 diabetes in children.

Gut Bacteria Could Help Detect Gestational Diabetes Early

Researchers identified microbiome patterns in early pregnancy that may predict gestational diabetes — opening the door to earlier, noninvasive screening.

Leafy Greens May Help Prevent Artery Damage, Study Finds

Older women who consumed more vitamin K1 — found in spinach, kale and broccoli — had healthier arteries and lower long-term risk of heart disease.

Even Low Levels of Nitrate in Water Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

New study finds risks to birth outcomes at nitrate levels far below the federal limit — raising questions about whether U.S. standards are still protective.

Caloric Restriction May Help Delay Ovarian Aging, Study Finds

In a primate study, moderate calorie reduction preserved key fertility markers — suggesting timing and diet may influence reproductive longevity.

Low FODMAP Diet Eases GI Symptoms in Women with Endometriosis

A new randomized trial finds the IBS-developed diet also improves bloating, pain and stool consistency in endometriosis patients.

Even Low Arsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Birth Risks

Study finds babies exposed in the womb may face higher odds of early delivery and low birthweight.