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Viagra for women: Two experimental products aim to jump-start women's desire.; By Judy Berman August 21, 2008
In California, docs can't say, "Sorry, you're gay": In a final decision on a 1999 lawsuit, the state Supreme Court rules that antidiscrimination law trumps "religious freedom."; By Lynn Harris August 20, 2008
A new use for stem cells: Breast augmentation: Enterprising doctors have figured out a way to use a woman's own stem cells to make her boobs look bigger.; By Catherine Price August 19, 2008
Awesome or awful? Fat camp scholarships: Essay contests invite children to win a summer of free weight loss.; By Judy Berman August 18, 2008
Kick off those heels!: A new study says bosses are risking their employees' health with "sexist" dress codes.; By Tracy Clark-Flory August 15, 2008
Do we need to guard against Gardasil?: The controversial cervical cancer vaccine may carry serious health risks.; By Catherine Price August 12, 2008
Why don't we have a male pill yet?: Drug companies think there's no market for male hormonal contraception -- even though their own data suggests otherwise.; By Kate Harding August 8, 2008
Why do women live longer than men?: The founder of the New England Centenarian Study has some theories -- and suggestions on how to close the gender gap.; By Catherine Price August 7, 2008
Pregorexia: All the hot moms are doing it: Fox reports that slim celebrity moms are inspiring pregnant women to starve themselves.; By Tracy Clark-Flory August 6, 2008
Olympian bodies, mommy edition: Some female athletes find that pregnancy and childbirth improve their game.; By Kate Harding August 5, 2008
Applegate, nurse navigators and smart bras: Christina Applegate's recent diagnosis is just one of many stories about breast cancer in the news today.; By Kate Harding August 4, 2008
Another thing I need like a hole in my head: Desperate dieters turn to ear stapling to control their appetites.; By Judy Berman August 1, 2008
Designer vagina: Blacklisted!: Australian gynecologists are taking a stand against vaginal "rejuvenation."; By Tracy Clark-Flory August 1, 2008
So it's come to this, too: Ova for cash: Egg donations increase in the face of recession.; By Judy Berman July 31, 2008
Chewing the fat: Today in annoying studies: Overweight women who want to lose weight should exercise longer. Duh.; By James Hannaham July 30, 2008
The John McCain Women's Clinic: "Revoking your rights since 2009"; By Lynn Harris July 30, 2008
"She was just in diapers": Are underage female gymnasts being allowed to compete at the Beijing Olympics?; By Kate Harding July 28, 2008
Many women have a low sex drive. Or not: A new study shows that 36.2 percent have flagging libidos. Never mind that it was funded by a company aiming to fix that.; By Kate Harding July 25, 2008
Carp diem!: Fish pedicures come to America, leaving flesh-hungry carp full and your feet clean.; By Logan Scherer July 22, 2008
Ma vie en noir: Should a 12-year-old British boy be allowed to get sex reassignment surgery?; By Judy Berman July 21, 2008