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Can Supplements Increase a Woman’s Risk of Dying?

Some of the supplements that older women take to try to improve their health may actually place them at higher risk of death.

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Drug May Reduce Plaque in Brains of Alzheimer’s Patients

A small study shows that a new drug currently being tested for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease reduces the buildup of plaques in the brain associated with the fatal disease.

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Drug May Reduce Plaque in Brains of Alzheimer’s Patients

A small study shows that a new drug currently being tested for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease reduces the buildup of plaques in the brain associated with the fatal disease.

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Chocolate May Cut Women’s Stroke Risk

A healthy chocolate habit — about two chocolate bars a week — appears to help women reduce their risk of stroke, according to new research.

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Over 40, Fit, and Ready to Bare Arms

Many older, high-profile women are fit and toned. Is that realistic for the rest of us?

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Task Force to Men: Don’t Get PSA Test

Men should just say “no” to prostate cancer screening with the common PSA blood test, according to draft guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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FDA OKs Pill for Diabetes and High Cholesterol

The FDA has approved the first combination pill for treating both type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

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Skin Care: Solutions for Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes

Say goodbye to eye puffiness and under-eye bags fast, with these hints from the pros.

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5 Beauty Tips Every Woman Should Know

Looking your best doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Experts say most of us really only need to pay attention to a few basic beauty tips — essentials that can help you look and feel great without spending a lot of time or money.

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Michelle Obama Will Attempt a Jumping-Jack World Record

First Lady Michelle Obama is not, sadly, attempting a jumping jack world record by herself. But she’s doing the next best thing. She helping to win the Guinness World Record title for “most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period.” Hundreds of Washington, D.C., schoolchildren will gather with her and do jumping jacks for

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