As misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

A study found all hormonal contraceptives carry a small increased risk of breast cancer. Hormones in the pills are thought to raise the risk. But drinking alcohol and smoking can increase breast ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - According to the CDC, around 65 percent of women ages 15 to 49 are currently using some form of birth control. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control can ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injectable birth control is known to lower bone density, but women may be able to limit the loss by not smoking and getting even moderate amounts of calcium, a new study ...

Discussing the pros and cons of hormonal birth control with your doctor can help inform your decision about which contraceptive method is best for you. New research suggests certain types of hormonal ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 65% of women ages 15 to 49 are currently using some form of birth control. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control can regulate ...

Smoking in pregnancy has been repeatedly reported to be associated with low birth weight and premature birth for more than 20 years. Despite this, France has among the highest maternal active and ...

DENVER — Soon, people will have a simpler way to access contraceptives. The first over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, will soon be available at the pharmacy and even online. Doctors say ...