Inherited changes in the tumor suppressor genes BRCA1 and BRCA2, raise lifetime risk substantially. For ovarian cancer, the ...

Nadya Okamoto had the perfect costume for her friend’s Rihanna-themed birthday party: a likeness of the pregnant pop star in black lingerie, based on her iconic outfit at Paris Fashion Week. Okamoto ...

Often bothered by painful puffiness around your abdomen? A 2023 study published in the journal Gastroenterology estimates that one in four women feel bloated at least once a week. That’s a problem in ...

If somebody has been on a really restricted diet or cutting out a lot of fibrous foods for a long period of time, they have ...

Hormonal shifts during menstruation, particularly rising progesterone and fluctuating estrogen, slow digestion and increase ...

Women’s health is often overlooked, with chronic symptoms misdiagnosed. Dr Karan Rajan sheds light on why endometriosis can lead to persistent bloating.

One “bloated” 26-year-old woman recently learned that her pregnant-looking belly was in fact caused by 14 pounds of stage 3 cancerous tumors in her ovaries. The New Zealander has since had surgery to ...

Most women would opt for a double chin, fat thighs or a muffin top rather than a bloated belly, according to a new survey out today to coincide with World Digestive Health Day. Three-quarters of ...