Most of us have experienced those maddening midnight moments when, no matter how tired we are, we either can’t fall asleep, can’t stay asleep or our sleep is of such poor quality it feels as if we were awake. Here’s some expert advice for solving nine sleep problems.

Women who use hormone therapy after menopause may be at a higher risk of ovarian cancer, and the risk remains elevated for up to two years after women stop taking estrogen, a new study says.

Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing problem to have, which keeps many people from bringing it up to their doctor. But the truth is that it’s very common, and one simple treatment can restore the quality of life that was once lost.

Your period comes at the same time every month ... except when it doesn’t. Suddenly, without warning, you’re early or late, or your flow is heavy, light, or nonexistent (and you know you’re not pregnant!). You and millions of women understandably wonder, Is this normal or is something terribly wrong?