Researchers have investigated whether hormone exposure throughout life may influence brain health many years later.

Key Takeaways Long-term exposure to estrogen might protect brain health in womenWomen who took birth control pills had ...

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...

Matthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher are self-described DINKWADs — double income, no kids, with a dog. The Sacramento couple, who met and work at UC Davis, are as committed to each other as they are to ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

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Hormonal birth control is a method of preventing pregnancy. Some types of antibiotics and other medications can interact with hormonal birth control, causing it to be less effective. Birth control, or ...

A woman takes the next pill from a monthly pack of birth control in Berlin on May 25, 2021. Credit - Annette Riedl/Picture Alliance—Getty Images Almost two-thirds of U.S. women of reproductive age use ...

Women actively taking a combined contraceptive pill seem more likely to emotionally eat, a new study has found.

For many couples, the numerous options for birth control still come with plenty of hassles. But scientists are working on an alternative approach that might be more appealing for some: a non-hormonal ...