Cervical Cancer May Leave Lasting Imprint on Survivors

FRIDAY, May 5, 2017 -- Many cervical cancer survivors experience fatigue, insomnia and hot flashes years later, a new study reports.

However, it's hard to know if these symptoms are caused by the cancer or by the treatment for the cancer, the researchers said.

How to Prepare Your Teen for That First Ob-Gyn Visit

TUESDAY, May 30, 2017 -- A teen's first visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist can be intimidating, so one gynecologist offers moms some tips to help make the experience easier for daughters.

"Before you go, explain why regular ob-gyn visits are important. Not all doctor visits are just because you're feeling sick," said Dr. Julie Jacobstein, an adolescent gynecologist with LifeBridge Health in Baltimore. "Going to the ob-gyn provides your daughter with a safe space to ask questions and learn about prevention.

Stay Safe as Summer Temps Soar

MONDAY, June 12, 2017 -- As the first major heat wave of the season has much of the eastern United States sizzling, people need to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses, an emergency doctor says.

Hot temperatures and high humidity are likely from the shores of New England through the Great Plains. Temperatures could reach into the 90s for days, according to The Weather Channel. In some areas, record high temperatures set in the 1800s could be broken, USA Today reported.

Can Smog Raise Breast Cancer Risk?

THURSDAY, April 6, 2017 -- Women who live where the air is thick with pollutants may be more likely to have dense breasts, a known risk factor for breast cancer, new research suggests.

"It appears that women who have dense breasts have a 20 percent greater likelihood of having been exposed to smog," said study author Dr. Lusine Yaghjyan, an assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Florida.

Do You Overeat? Your Brain Wiring May Be Why

TUESDAY, May 9, 2017 -- A new brain scan study suggests that people whose brains are wired to produce a more muted response to food may ultimately compensate by eating more, thereby raising their risk for obesity.

The new study also unearthed possible evidence of a gender divide in the way men and women process the experience of eating. Women's brains, it appears, may favor a more emotional response to the eating experience, while men are built to focus on how food satisfies the senses.

Longevity in the U.S.: Location, Location, Location

MONDAY, May 8, 2017 -- How long you will live depends a lot on where you live in the United States, a new study of federal health data reveals.

Overall, life expectancy increased for American men and women by slightly more than five years between 1980 and 2014, researchers report.