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Cervical cancer rates are rising in women in their 30s and 40s — why, and what you can do about it

Cervical cancer rates are on the rise among younger women, owing in part to a lack of screening and prevention.

I'm a pregnant fitness trainer — the best exercises for easier childbirth, bladder control and preventing ab separation

Pregnant fitness trainer Alissa Mosca shares which exercises are safe and beneficial to do with a baby bump to prevent incontinence and make labor go smoother.

Your heavy period could be a sign of this blood disorder — it's underdiagnosed in women

Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN, told The Post that serious blood loss during menstruation could be a symptom of a blood disorder that compromises the body's ability to form blood clots.

Tennis pro says doctor dismissed symptom that turned out to be breast cancer

The Olympian shared the life-threatening cancer symptom a doctor initially dismissed.

This habit during pregnancy is more likely to make your kids obese as adults

A new study out of the UK suggests your likelihood of being obese might have to do with something completely out of your control.

This 'essential' habit can reduce menopause symptoms like weight gain, mood swings and bad sleep

Orangetheory Fitness experts told The Post that incorporating this key exercise into your routine can help alleviate menopause symptoms like weight gain and mood swings, while also lowering serious health...

I'm a 6-months-pregnant fitness trainer — my top 5 tips for working out with a belly

Can you work out while pregnant? Fitness trainer Alissa Mosca says yes — she's sharing five great exercises you can do with a bump.

I had a heart attack at 46 — the sneaky warning signs I dismissed, even a doctor sent me away

Nikki had a heart attack at only 46. In a candid video, she shared some of the symptoms that she wrote off as indigestion and perimenopause.

Higher dementia risk seen in women with common health issue

An estimated 80% of women have some type of menopause symptoms — and the more symptoms they experience, the greater the chances of developing dementia later in life.

Does being married make you fat? New study finds the truth — and men are in trouble

Wedded to weight gain? New research shows a shocking link between marriage and excess pounds. A team from the National Institute of Cardiology in Warsaw, Poland, found that tying the...

My dog knew I had cancer before I did — then helped me through chemo

Her cockapoo, Mochi, started sniffing and pawing at where her tumor was, spurring her to get checked.

Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause symptoms were 'out of control' — what an OB/GYN says went wrong

Gwyneth Paltrow recently revealed a common daily habit that made her menopause symptoms spiral "out of control." OB/GYN Kecia Gaither explains how it can make symptoms worse.

I got colorectal cancer at 39 — 4 warning signs that I missed, I thought I was fine

Getting a colonoscopy if you experience these four common symptoms of colon cancer could just save your life, cancer survivor Lindsey Jayn warns on TikTok.

Drug commonly taken by older women linked to 'worse Alzheimer’s outcomes'

A new study suggests that women who use a popular hormonal menopause treatment later in life may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

'Menopause makeovers' on the rise as middle-aged women get tummy tucks, nose jobs and brow lifts post-period

A plastic surgeon told The Post that middle-aged women are looking to fix fact gain and a sagging skin — and one of her patients shared her experience.

What your menopause symptoms could tell you about your dementia risk

What can your hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and other symptoms of menopause indicate about your risk of developing dementia? A new study has the answer.

Here are women’s top health goals for 2025, according to new research

One in two women say 2025 will see them at their strongest, according to new research.  

These 4 reproductive issues have just been linked to heart disease — one affects 25% of women

Many women experience gynecological issues like endometriosis and irregular periods. New research suggests these conditions may increase their risk for cardiovascular disease and conditions affecting blood flow to the brain.

Women get serious about their health at this age: poll

Gen Z respondents have an average of 11 unanswered health questions, compared to just five for baby boomers surveyed.

Women are spending thousands on filler and surgery to make their vaginas look more ‘youthful’

As women get older or go through childbirth or menopause, their labia majora can thin and lose volume. Plastic surgeons who do "labia puff" procedures spoke to The Post.