This is what many women answer, when asked why they pursued cosmetic surgery. For women who dressed modestly, this response is offered even more emphatically; for these women, the only person who ...

Some transgender or nonbinary people have top surgery to alter the appearance of their chest to align with their gender identity. Transgender men and nonbinary people may have transmasculine top ...

Despite having no greater chance of developing problems after high risk cardiovascular surgery, women are more likely than men to die from postoperative complications, a new study suggests. The ...

For Emily Cipryk, the decision to spend nearly $16,000 on plastic surgery came easy — and early. At 28, the entrepreneurial influencer found herself looking in the mirror and having regrets about ...

For most women, menopause occurs naturally around the age of 49. In the lead up to menopause, the quality and quantity of eggs declines over time. Then the ovaries stop releasing eggs completely. At ...

Coronary artery bypass grafting, the most common cardiac procedure in the United States, was studied mostly in men. Women are paying the price. Cynthia Mosson had a heart attack last year after ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. They call it “failure to rescue,” which means a ...

Why do women undergo labiaplasty? Women who have had the procedure explain. (Photo: Illustration by Nathalie Cruz for Yahoo/Photo: Getty Images) Emily Gavaldon says she’s never felt comfortable with ...