Women's Health

You can lower your risk of getting breast cancer at a young age by making healthy lifestyle choices.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women with specific patterns of breast, ovarian, tubal, or peritoneal cancer in their family history consider genetic counseling and testing for BRCA gene mutations.

Find out how you can help lower your risk.

Although breast cancer mostly occurs among older women, in rare cases breast cancer does affect women under the age of 45. About 11% of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women younger than 45 years of age.

Actress Cote de Pablo talks about her own cervical cancer scare and shares advice for other women. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our ...

Heart disease kills more women and men in the U.S. than anything else, but women are subject to a number of specific risks that increase their likelihood of cardiovascular disease.

Check out UT Southwestern Medical Center's blog, highlighting stories and insights from our providers and our patients.

There are a dizzying number purported health tips out there for women, and many of them are useless. Let's review the hot topic of protein for women.

Knowing your cancer risk and being proactive about your health may help you take steps to lower your risk for getting breast or ovarian cancer, or find it at an early stage.

Advancing cancer prevention nationwide for everyone.

A new study looks at the benefits of having kids at a later age, showing that older moms have nothing to feel guilty about.

The story of Cassie, a 42-year-old woman with a family history of breast cancer.

CDC's Bring Your Brave campaign provides information about breast cancer to women younger than age 45 by sharing real stories about young women whose lives have been affected.

Sometimes, acting like a guy could be better for your mind and body.