Each Wednesday, we will be dedicating a regular segment to women's sport and fitness. The female athlete comes in all shapes, sizes and ages. It's our goal to educate and inspire women out there to get to know their own bodies and get moving.

Women are more likely to make a fuss about midge bites than men because they are "more aware of their skin," new research suggests.

Joyce Robinson, an outreach coordinator for Memorial Hospital, talks with Greenwood resident Patricia Pope about the importance of annual mammograms for women ages 40 and older.

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New Jersey's family planning health centers are bracing for reduced hours, layoffs, and even closings after Gov. Christie's veto of a bill to restore $7.5 million for women's health services.

POUGHKEEPSIE – Two women, one a home health care aide, have been arrested in connection with the theft of cash, jewelry and personal checks from elderly victims’ residences.

Obesity among pregnant women has reached epidemic levels, according to health experts, who are warning women not to "eat for two".

One in five women attending antenatal classes in Britain is obese - putting them and their baby at risk of major health problems.

Health professionals are dealing with "an epidemic of obesity" among pregnant women as weight gain across the wider population continues to rise, experts warned today.

The Sioux Falls VA Medical Center is holding an open house today (Tuesday) in Yankton to provide area women veterans with information about VA health care and other benefits.

Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Health is an increasing concern in the African American community and especially among women.

HEALTH professionals are dealing with "an epidemic of obesity" among pregnant women as weight gain across the wider population continues to rise, experts have warned.

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The borough will host its first health fair on July 31 from 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Freehold Health Screening Fair for men, women and children will be held on the fields of the Park Avenue Elementary School, 280 Park Ave., Freehold Borough. The event is sponsored by the Regional Perinatal Consortium of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. read more

The Sioux Falls VA Medical Center is holding an open house today (Tuesday) in Yankton to provide area women veterans with information about VA health care and other benefits.

Title: HIV-Positive Women Who Want to Conceive Feel Stigma: Survey Category: Health News Created: 7/23/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/26/2010

Title: Women of African Heritage May Face Greater Aggressive Breast Cancer Risk Category: Health News Created: 7/23/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/26/2010

Title: Health Tip: Help Manage Unwanted Hair Category: Health News Created: 7/26/2010 8:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/26/2010

JAPANESE women are expected to live almost 86.5 years, topping the world longevity ratings for the 25th straight year, the government has reported.

Women now have a one stop shop to get all their health screenings done quickly.