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Kate Hudson reflects on being body shamed by tabloids in early 2000s: 'It felt so unjust'
The 43-year-old says negative press was "eating away" at her early on in her career.
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Christina Aguilera opens up about the impact of men's opinions on her body image
The 42-year-old singer is encouraging women to embrace sexuality and sexual health.
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From forgetfulness to fogginess, 'mom brain' is surprisingly common — and frustrating
Most new moms experience short-term memory loss and trouble concentrating, known as mom brain, according to experts.
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Drew Barrymore, 48, opens up about going through perimenopause. Here's what an expert wants you to know.
What is perimenopause? Drew Barrymore and Gayle King open up about the symptoms.
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These moms didn’t realize they were having a heart attack. Why experts say it’s important to know the subtle signs.
Heart attacks are rising in younger people, especially women, which is why experts say people of all ages need to know the signs of a heart attack.
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Goldie Hawn recalls being called a 'dumb blonde' by a female reporter in the 1970s
“It used to be elegant,” Hawn said of the Oscars. “Things have become politicized."
Yahoo LifeBindi Irwin shares she had surgery for endometriosis: 'I battled for a long time wondering if I should share this journey'
In an emotional Instagram post, the 24-year-old conservationist shared with her 5.1 million followers that she had undergone surgery for the condition that affects more than 11% of American women between the ages of 15 and 44.
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Experts debunk 5 common myths about abortion
These are some of the biggest falsehoods about abortion that continue to circulate.
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Can you safely use misoprostol alone for a medication abortion? Here's what experts say.
How effective is it to take only half of the standard two-drug regimen for a medication abortion? And how safe is it? Experts explain.
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How Rihanna's halftime performance became a 'revolutionary' statement about women and mothers
Rihanna, who is 9 months postpartum, performed the Super Bowl halftime show while pregnant with her second child, shattering expectations of how society perceives women.
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NFL WAGs are challenging gold digger stereotypes on TikTok: 'There's misconceptions'
The women behind some of the league's stars are opening up about what it really means to be an NFL wife.
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What everyone should know about roofies, aka 'date rape' drugs, according to experts
When a person ingests a roofie, the symptoms are similar to extreme alcohol intoxication, but the effects happen quickly.
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'Check on your mom friends, family and wives': What everyone needs to know about postpartum psychosis
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but dangerous mental health condition, which is why experts say it's important to know the signs.
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A 'concerning' number of women 65 and older are dying from cervical cancer, according to a new study
More older women are being diagnosed with late-stage cervical cancer, which experts say is concerning. Here's what you need to know.
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Shania Twain posed nude to embrace aging: ‘It’s time to start loving yourself in your own skin’
The country music star is committed to finding freedom through self-love.
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Lisa Guerrero says FHM photoshoot sabotaged her job at 'Monday Night Football'
The sports reporter reflects on an onslaught of negative attention and how it impacted her career and mental health.
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HPV vaccine linked to dramatic drop in cervical cancer deaths, so why are vaccination rates low?
Despite evidence that the HPV vaccine is safe, effective and can help prevent cancer, HPV vaccination rates in the U.S. remain “suboptimal,” say experts.
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Women's health concerns at every age: What to know in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & older
From osteoporosis to STIs, these are the biggest women's health concerns broken down by decade.
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Dolly Parton, 77, shares her answer when people ask how she 'stays so young': 'I don't have time to age'
The country music icon and philanthropist talks aging and the advice she'd give young women today.
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Paulina Porizkova opens up about female friendships: 'My joy is in meeting women'
The former "America's Next Top Model" judge got real about meeting women and how it makes her feel.
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Woman shares boss's jaw-dropping response to her raise request: 'How have you not sued?'
Women on TikTok are sharing the most “blatantly sexist” encounters they have ever experienced in a new trend, and the result is harrowing.
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Should you be worried about endocrine disruptors? Here’s what experts say.
Endocrine disruptors can be found in food, toys and beauty products and more. But how harmful are they?
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How much do men know about women's bodies? Viral game show quizzes bros about vaginas, IUDs, pregnancy and more — their failure is funny (and a lesson)
A TikTok game show that asks men questions like "Can you pee with a tampon in?" has garnered popularity on the social media platform for starting a conversation about bodily autonomy.
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Why Kate Hudson says her 40s are her ‘favorite decade so far’
"Aging is hard because it gets you closer to the inevitable," Hudson, 43, says.
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Kate Winslet says women become 'more powerful, more sexy' in their 40s
"Let’s go girls! Let’s just be in our power," Winslet advises women in their 40s.
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Oprah Winfrey says that women are made to believe that getting older is 'wrong': 'In the end, aging’s gonna win'
The 68-year-old discussed menopause with friend Maria Shriver.