A simple test for the HPV virus can significantly reduce the number of cervical cancers and deaths that occur.

Diet affects more than just your weight. Discover how women who use the DASH Diet and eat whole grains, low-fat milk, fruits and vegetables are 37 percent less likely to have heart failure.

Explore how breastfeeding your child can lower your breast cancer risk even if you have a family history of breast cancer.

When Women Need a Pap Test Yes, ladies, it is true — depending upon your age. You can safely space out Pap tests (which use a collection of cells taken during a pelvic exam), according to new guidelines released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. At age 21, women should start having Pap tests every three years. At age 30, if you have a normal Pap test and a negative HPV test, you can start going five years between Pap tests. And, if you have normal Pap tests your whole adult…

Over one in every two women over age 50 develops osteoporosis due to a lack of estrogen. Dr. Holly Thacker is here to help you learn how to prevent Osteoporosis, especially throughout menopause. This is the first video in our Surviving Menopause Series.

Is it hot in here or are you entering into menopause? Hot flashes are only one symptom of menopause and not all women get them. In the second installment of our video series, "Surviving Menopause," women's health expert Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses some of the common symptoms of menopause, such as sleeping problems and mood swings.

Are bioidentical hormones superior to other forms of hormone therapy? Is there a time limit on how long postmenopausal women can take hormones? Women’s health expert, Dr. Holly L. Thacker covers these topics and more in the third installment of the Speaking of Women’s Health video series, "Surviving Menopause."

There is no doubt that menopause changes a woman's sex life. Everything from desire to the ability to take pleasure in intercourse can be affected. In the fifth and final installment of our video series, "Surviving Menopause," Dr. Margaret McKenzie of the Cleveland Clinic discusses what can be done to preserve a healthy, happy sex life.

Dr. Angela Kyei, a hair loss expert at Cleveland Clinic, discusses hair loss in men and women. She provides tips and recommendations for hair loss prevention, and how hair loss may be a sign of a bigger health problem.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the importance of bone density scans for women, especially if they are at risk for osteoporosis.

Research and clinical experience have revealed that women's major concern with midlife and aging is weight gain. Dr. Holly L. Thacker, executive director of Speaking of Women's Health, discusses how midlife women can lose weight during menopause.

What are the signs and symptoms of heart disease in women?

Since 1 in every 2 women are destined to have an osteoporotic bone fracture, it's important for women to know about the different treatment options available to help manage osteoporosis. Dr. Holly L. Thacker, executive director of Speaking of Women's Health, discusses the many different treatment options for osteoporosis management.t

One of the most common symptoms that women can experience with menopause is hot flashes. Dr. Holly L. Thacker, Executive Director of Speaking of Women's Health discusses how women can treat their menopause symptoms.

As we age, our bones become thinner and lose their density. But there are steps women can take to halt the “thinning” of their bones and help prevent osteoporosis. Follow these tips from Speaking of Women's Health Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker, Executive Director of Speaking of Women's Health, discusses the series of health screenings that women in their 20s should receive and discuss with their women's health physician.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the additional procedure that physicians add to the pap smear test beginning at age 30.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares what screenings women in their 40s should be getting at their women's health appointments.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares what screenings women in their 50s should be getting at their women's health appointments.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares what screenings women in their 60s should be getting at their women's health appointments.