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Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and insomnia are all signs of hormonal changes and symptoms of menopause. They can also signal perimenopause, when the body prepares for menopause.
It's natural to be nervous during pregnancy, even if everything goes as well as possible. If you've been told you have a high-risk pregnancy, of course you're likely to feel anxiety and even fear.
Data shows the majority of maternal deaths occur after a mother leaves the hospital, but coming together inside the McKimmon Center, local healthcare providers were working to change that, and provide better care to the women most at risk.
The Black Maternal & Infant Health Conference in Raleigh brought local healthcare providers together to discuss ways to provide better care to the women most at risk.
Taylor Swift dropped some heartfelt messages about her father's recent health struggles alongside boyfriend Travis Kelce and co-host Jason Kelce that were just as meaningful on the "New Heights" podcast.
Olivia "Whitford" Wooten is choosing joy despite life throwing her a curveball in the form of an ALS diagnosis.
Each day for a Raleigh 33-year-old woman is a fight against time. Just two years after being diagnosed with ALS, Olivia "Whitford" Wooten is in hospice.
After her cancer diagnosis, Wendy Maultsby says she'll keep speaking out - to let others know cancer is real - and it can happen to anyone.
At 32, Wendy Maultsby's life was turned upside down by a shocking diagnosis of endometrial cancer, a condition she never expected to face. Her story highlights the rising trend of younger adults being affected by cancers typically seen in older populations.
WRAL Health Reporter Grace Hayba shares how one business owner is using her scars to heal others, while pushing lawmakers on Capitol Hill to get on board.
Tara Williamson's own experience as a breast cancer survivor led the nurse down an unexpected journey.
As Mother's Day approaches, Johnston County mom Samantha McCoy is advocating for more than just flowers -- she's championing progress in cancer research.
Experts call the "smart bra" the future of early breast cancer detection. New technology is being developed at MIT that will give women the ability to monitor their own health in their own home.
Sen. Natalie Murdock, NC-Chatham, along with her Democratic colleagues in the NC House, filed Senate Bill 571/House Bill 725, known as the MOMnibus Act.
In a world where the pressure to be the perfect friend looms, entrepreneur Jes Averhart candidly shares her struggles with balancing life's demands and maintaining meaningful relationships.
During a White House speech for Women's History Month, President Donald Trump dubbed himself the "fertilization president" while touting his efforts to expand access to in vitro fertilization.
Explore the evolving landscape of fertility treatments, including IVF and IUI, as more individuals and couples seek solutions for infertility.
UNC Health expert Dr. Steven Dudick shares valuable perspectives on the decision-making process.
Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 -- A lack of access to menstruation products often keeps girls across Africa and Asia home from school when they have their periods.
The early signs you might be pregnant can be easy to miss, so we are here to help you out. This is what to look out for.
WRAL Staff
A new five-year grant is funding research into why women are more prone to ACL injuries than men.
A new five-year grant is funding research into why women are more prone to ACL injuries than men. Duke's Louis DeFrate leads the study with a focus on knee shapes, movement and biological factors that contribute to the disparity.
While hot flashes and mood swings tend to steal the spotlight, there's another often missed area of the body that can undergo dramatic changes during this transformative stage: the pelvic floor.
Crissy Fishbane, WRAL contributor
Denise Hammond has been styling hair for 25 years. Now, she's dedicating her time and talents to making wigs for women dealing with hair loss for various reasons, including cancer.
