Last week's Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood debacle was a high-profile example of how women's health can fall prey to politics. Considering this is an election year, we can expect reproductive rights rhetoric to heat up on both sides. President Obama recently hit a sensitive spot when his administration announced that all employers, including Catholic universities and institutions, will have to Read more

When seeing your doctor, gynecologist, dentist, or other specialist, women often get asked some tough questions like, "Do you smoke pot?" or "How many sexual partners have you had in the past year?" Whether it's because we're embarrassed, don't want to get lectured, or don't want to be judged, women tend to bend the truth a little in the exam room. However, it may be at the expense of their own Read more

Expecting mamas have a long list of foods they can't consume, but luckily there is also a whole slew of goodies she can enjoy that may actually help boost her growing baby's wellness after he or she is born. Pregnant women who eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids will not only improve their own health, but they are also helping to support their baby’s brain and eye development and function. Read more

Every year on Dec. 1, people worldwide unite to commemorate people who have died from HIV/AIDS, who support those living with the disease and bring awareness for prevention. The first event was held in 1988, but the cause is just as urgent today — 33.3 million people around the world are living with the disease. During his remarks today, President Obama took a hopeful tone, saying "We are going Read more

It's easy to pass judgments on healthy products since so many of them seem gimmicky, ineffective, or totally ridiculous. I would never use ear candles, not only because they don't remove ear wax, but also because flames near my hair scare the bejesus out of me. But not all bizarre-looking products are useless. Here are six products that seem a little "out there," but I can assure you from Read more

Keeping a clean and healthy home is a priority for many moms — so much so that it is the number one thing moms think they are judged about — but what they clean with may be doing more harm than good. Even products labeled as "green" and "kid safe" can be causing allergic reactions or contributing to long-term health issues. Healthy Child Healthy World has teamed up with Women's Voices For Read more

Jennifer Lopez and her sister Lynda teamed up today to support a good cause at a local Best Buy in LA. Lynda and Jen were on hand to accept a $500,000 check for their Maribel Foundation, which provides quality health care for women and children around the globe. Through Jen's partnership with Samsung and Best Buy, the organization will now be able to treat children in multiple countries with the Read more

Jennifer Connelly walked with son Stellan as her husband Paul Bettany carried their newest addition, baby Agnes, during a family walk in NYC yesterday. Agnes Bettany, who was born in May, made her public debut just last week out on another school run with her parents and brothers. On Tuesday, Jennifer made her own splash, debuting her postbaby body, in a sexy-sheer top on the red carpet at the Read more

Michelle Obama landed in South Africa last night for her second official trip abroad by herself since Barack was elected. The first lady will be joined by her two daughters, Sasha and Malia, for the six-day tour of South Africa and Botswana, along with her mother, Marian Robinson, and her niece and nephew. Michelle will meet with girls and young women, and the focus of the trip is youth Read more

Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson showed off their close bond on the cover of Marie Claire's June issue. The actors play frenemies in Something Borrowed, but they formed a great relationship behind the scenes. Kate, who is expecting her second child this Summer, opened up to the magazine about how pregnancy feels different this time around. Kate Hudson is currently in London with her Read more