Explore abc7.com Stories

Recent "womens health" Stories, Video and Galleries

  • Walkers and runners dress up in tutus and participate in the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Exposition Park on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • Nearly 30,000 people turned out for the 20th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles. See photos.
Tags:
medical research, cancer, women's health, health, community activity, in your community
  • Crowds filled the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday drew cancer survivors as well as those honoring the memories of loved ones.
Tags:
cancer, women's health, health, medical research, community activity, in your community, elex michaelson
  • A cancer survivor of 24 years talks to Eyewitness News at the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • A cancer survivor of 24 years talked about her journey at the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday.
Tags:
women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Eyewitness News anchor Ellen Leyva speaks at the Entertainment Industry foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • Eyewitness News anchor Ellen Leyva spoke about the importance of the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday.
Tags:
women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Crowds filled the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday drew cancer survivors as well as those honoring the memories of loved ones.
Tags:
women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Participants pose for a photo at the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Exposition Park on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
  • Nearly 40,000 people turned out for the 19th annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles in L.A. See the photos.
Tags:
medical research, cancer, women's health, health, community activity, in your community
  • The website for The Clearity Foundation is seen in this undated photo.
  • A new approach - profiling each tumor sample individually - has created a more personalized treatment for ovarian cancer.
Tags:
health, cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • The website for The Clearity Foundation is seen in this undated photo.
  • A new approach - profiling each tumor sample individually - has created a more personalized treatment for ovarian cancer.
Tags:
health, cancer, women's health, health & food
  • Arm-lift surgery in women has sky-rocketed to an increase of more than 4,000 percent.
  • Toned arms are a sought after accessory, and more and more women are getting surgery to bare beautiful arms.
Tags:
women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Arm-lift surgery in women has sky-rocketed to an increase of more than 4,000 percent.
  • Toned arms are a sought after accessory, and more and more women are getting surgery to bare beautiful arms.
Tags:
women's health, health & food
  • If you're expecting a child, could the secret to a stress-free birth all be in your mind?
Tags:
women's health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A new study looks at one particular one: a woman's exposure to anti-epilepsy drugs during pregnancy.
Tags:
women's health, children's health, pregnancy, healthy living, denise dador
  • A new study looks at one particular one: a woman's exposure to anti-epilepsy drugs during pregnancy.
Tags:
women's health, health & food
  • A woman is seen getting a mammogram.
  • A new study shows more women in their 40s are getting mammograms more than is recommended by the government.
Tags:
cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A woman is seen getting a mammogram.
  • A new study shows more women in their 40s are getting mammograms more than is recommended by the government.
Tags:
cancer, women's health, health & food
  • About 90 percent of pregnant women in the United States take at least one medication. There's conflicting info online.
Tags:
health, medical research, health care, technology, women's health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Cars are shown in this undated file photo of Southern California.
  • Is there a connection between traffic pollution and higher rates of cancer in children?
Tags:
health, medical research, health care, children's health, women's health, cancer, ucla, healthy living, denise dador
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A federal judge ordered the FDA to make the morning-after pill available to women of all ages without a prescription.
Tags:
women's health, pregnancy, fda, health & food, denise dador
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A judge ordered the FDA to make the morning-after pill available to women of all ages without a prescription.
Tags:
fda, women's health, pregnancy, health & food
  • A woman gets a breast examination in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers have released a new study that shows advanced breast cancer cases are increasing among young women.
Tags:
women's health, cancer, health & food, leslie miller
  • A woman gets a breast examination in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers have released a new study that shows advanced breast cancer cases are increasing among young women.
Tags:
women's health, cancer, health & food
  • Vitamins are seen in this undated file photo.
  • Women have been told calcium and vitamin D are necessary supplements. But a study says healthy older women shouldn't bother.
Tags:
women's health, health & food, leslie miller
  • Vitamins are seen in this undated file photo.
  • Women have been told calcium and vitamin D are necessary supplements. But a study says healthy older women shouldn't bother.
Tags:
women's health, health & food
  • The morning-after pill is shown in this undated file photo.
  • The number of women using the morning-after pill has increased from a decade ago, according to a government study.
Tags:
women's health, pregnancy, health & food
  • This undated split image shows Chondra Hungerford before she was diagnosed with Cushings disease (left) and after the diagnosis (right). Cushings disease can hit in the prime of life and can make young, active women fatigued, overweight and depressed.
  • Cushing's disease can hit in the prime of life and can make young, active women fatigued, overweight and depressed.
Tags:
health, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • This undated split image shows Chondra Hungerford before she was diagnosed with Cushings disease (left) and after the diagnosis (right). Cushings disease can hit in the prime of life and can make young, active women fatigued, overweight and depressed.
  • Cushing's disease can hit in the prime of life and can make young, active women fatigued, overweight and depressed.
Tags:
health, women's health, health & food
  • Undated file photo.
  • Check out seven easy ways to rethink those healthy living resolutions, get focused and stay on track.
Tags:
women's health, health, diet, men's health, health & food
  • Undated file photo.
  • Check out seven easy ways to rethink those healthy living resolutions, get focused and stay on track.
Tags:
health, diet, men's health, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens talks candidly about her fight with breast cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.
  • For the first time since being diagnosed with breast cancer, O.C. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens is talking about her fight.
Tags:
cancer, health, women's health, orange county news, eileen frere
  • Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens talks candidly about her fight with breast cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.
  • For the first time since being diagnosed with breast cancer, O.C. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens is talking about her fight.
Tags:
cancer, health, women's health, eyewitness news
  • Doctors are developing new ways to help find breast cancer earlier in dense tissue.
Tags:
health, women's health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • New research reveals what happens to a woman's brain during her first year of menopause.
Tags:
health, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Liz Hrodey takes part in a running clinic in this undated photo.
  • There are clinics designed to help women get back to their normal running patterns after giving birth.
Tags:
health, pregnancy, women's health, exercise, healthy living, denise dador
  • Liz Hrodey takes part in a running clinic in this undated photo.
  • There are clinics designed to help women get back to their normal running patterns after giving birth.
Tags:
health, pregnancy, women's health, exercise, health & food
  • A woman undergoes a pregnancy examination in this file photo from Monday, Dec. 3, 2012.
  • Hyperemesis gravidarum is an extreme pregnancy condition that can potentially jeopardize mother and baby if not monitored.
Tags:
health, women's health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A woman undergoes a pregnancy examination in this file photo from Monday, Dec. 3, 2012.
  • Hyperemesis gravidarum is an extreme pregnancy condition that can potentially jeopardize mother and baby if not monitored.
Tags:
women's health, health, health & food
  • Soy products are shown in this undated file photo.
  • A large study suggests consuming soy products doesn't prevent symptoms associated with menopause.
Tags:
women's health, food, health & food
  • The birth control pill ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO is seen in this file photo.
  • The nation's largest group of obstetricians and gynecologists said birth control pills should be sold over the counter.
Tags:
health, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • The birth control pill ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO is seen in this file photo.
  • The largest group of obstetricians and gynecologists says birth control pills should be sold over the counter.
Tags:
women's health, health, health & food
  • Scanned images of the brain are shown in this undated file photo.
  • Scientists have found a new gene variant that may strongly raise the risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Tags:
health, medical research, scientific study, men's health, women's health, health & food
  • The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued new guidelines for women being tested for cervical cancer.
Tags:
health, health care, medical research, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • An X-ray image used for a mammogram screening is seen in this file photo.
  • The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued new guidelines for women being tested for cervical cancer.
Tags:
health, health care, medical research, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • An X-ray image used for a mammogram screening is seen in this file photo.
  • The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued new guidelines for women being tested for cervical cancer.
Tags:
health care, health, medical research, women's health, health & food
  • A new study shot down reports that the controversial HPV vaccine makes girls more promiscuous.
Tags:
health, health care, medical research, vaccination, women's health, healthy living
  • Birth control pills are shown in this undated file photo.
  • A new study suggests that free birth control led to dramatically lower abortion rates and teen births.
Tags:
women's health, scientific study, health & food
  • A new study links high blood pressure during pregnancy to a child having a lower IQ.
Tags:
women's health, health, health & food
  • A new study links high blood pressure during pregnancy to a child having a lower IQ.
Tags:
health, women's health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Carolyn Upton is one of 15 million women who has stress urinary incontinence.
  • Stress urinary incontinence is an embarrassing condition that affects millions of women. Now, there's new help for patients.
Tags:
health, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Carolyn Upton is one of 15 million women who has stress urinary incontinence.
  • Stress urinary incontinence is an embarrassing condition that affects millions of women. Now, there's new help for patients.
Tags:
women's health, health, health & food
  • Laura Gallardo of West Covina gets a makeover at the City of Hope Medical Center on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012.
  • At the City of Hope Medical Center, cancer patients underwent a makeover for a different type of therapy on Monday.
Tags:
women's health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador