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Heart disease is the most common cause of death in American women, and some types of heart disease are more common in women.

Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social gatherings...

Find out how violence against women is connected with HIV infection in women.

An HIV diagnosis does not mean you can’t have children. Learn what steps to take before and during pregnancy to prevent passing HIV to your baby.

Approximately 246,000 women in the United States, or 1 in 8, are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Mashed potatoes and gravy, Grandma’s apple pie, and other holiday favorites can be a joyous part of any celebration. But to feel your best, you know you need to eat in moderation and stay active. How can you avoid temptation when delicious foods and calories abound?....

Steps women can take to prevent heart disease and stroke.

Influenza (flu) is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by the influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old, and children and adolescents with chronic health conditions are at greater risk for serious flu complications.

The journal Obesity has published a new study online: “Modeling the Potential Public Health Impact of Prepregnancy Obesity on Adverse Fetal and Infant Outcomes.” You can read the article’s abstract here. See below for a summary of the findings from this article.

This is another in a series of occasional MMWR reports titled CDC Grand Rounds. These reports are based on grand rounds presentations at CDC on high-profile issues in public health science, practice, and policy. Information about CDC Grand Rounds is available at http://www.