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New way to zap uterine fibroids

Focused ultrasound is an effective way to get rid of uterine fibroids, the non-cancerous but troublesome tumours that can grow inside the uterus, new research shows.

Women feel more guilt than men

Women experience more guilt than men, according to a Spanish study that included 360 men and women from three age groups.

Breastfeeding good for moms too

The benefits of breastfeeding for infants are numerous and well-known, but researchers are finding more and more that breastfeeding can be a boon to mom's health as well.

Hysterectomy may cause urinary woes

Women who undergo a hysterectomy to treat heavy menstrual bleeding may have higher rates of urinary tract problems over the long term than those treated with the contraceptive device Mirena.

Fibroids: what are the options?

They are a bane of that decade or two before menopause, growths in the uterus called fibroids that cause bleeding, pain or other problems in nearly a third of women.

What beauty is worth

New brain-scan research is providing insight into how you decide what things are worth.

Childbirth hard for rape victims

Women who have been raped have much more difficulty in childbirth than their peers who have never suffered sexual abuse or violence, a new study shows.

Personal history and betrayal

Researchers found a partner's physical infidelity may seem worse to men while emotional infidelity may be of greater concern to women, and previous experiences may be even more important.

Natural scent most attractive

Researchers found that male testosterone levels are influenced by natural odours emitted by females, particularly during ovulation, which is when women are most fertile.

Women wear 515 chemicals a day

The average woman "hosts" 515 chemicals on her body every day, according to a new study.

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