Women's Health - Videos

Rebranding Death Panels - Is Rationing Medical Care Really So Radical?

Sarah Palin hijacked the end-of-life care discussion by adding "death panels" to our vernacular. But with high costs & finite resources, is the conversation so radical? Josh Zepps is joined by Karen Vrtunski, Kathryn Serkes, Dr. Andrew Racine and Jonathan Keyserling.

New Contraception Options for Men

Finally, it's the man's turn! New birth control options for the guys that could give couples more choices.

Living the Good Life After Menopause

There's no escaping it, but while many women associate menopause with the end of the world, it could also mean a new age of freedom!

Research Says Vitamin D Aids in HIV and TB

Holistic News: Vitamin D aids with HIV and TB according to a Researchers at Queen Mary University in London studied 95 tuberculosis patients. Vitamin D levels have been shown to be reduced or very low in individuals with a number of chronic ailments, including AIDS. In another new study, researchers in Tanzania report that HIV-positive individuals with vitamin D deficiency became sicker and were twice as likely to die as those with sufficient or normal levels.

The Doctors: Season 5 Sneak Peek

Get a surprise sneak peek at what's coming up on season 5 of "The Doctors."

Later Pregnancy Benefits

Game show host Mark L. Walberg puts audience members to the test with a pop quiz, and The Doctors explain the surprising answers. Find out if having children at a later age can extend your longevity.

Alternative Colon Cancer Treatments

Nili Nathan talks about alternative colon cancer treatments such as Reiki.

HPV Vaccine Vs. Abstinence

What provides better protection from HPV: The vaccine or abstinence?

Bladder Training and Urinary Incontinence

If it's not healthy to hold your urine, then why do we do it for 8 hours while we sleep? The Doctors explain. Plus, tips for curing urinary incontinence.

Performing an Urgent C-Section

OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson explains how an urgent C-section is performed.

Delivering Twins Via C-Section

Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson delivers twins via an urgent C-section.

Pre-Term Labor Treatment

Julie, an expecting mother of twins, went to see OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson for a routine checkup at 36 weeks. Her Fetal Non-Stress Test (NST) showed signs of pre-term labor, even though she wasn't feeling any contractions. Julie's routine checkup suddenly turned into admittance to the O.R. for an urgent C-section.

Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening

New guidelines from The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) have been implemented for cervical cancer screenings. Dr. Wanda Nicholson, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UNC Chapel Hill and member of the USPSTF, explains the updated screening recommendations.

Holistic News: Herbal Tea May Cure Breast Cancer

The plant Fagonia cretica, also known as Virgon's Mantlem, is commonly used in herbal tea. It has been traditionally used to treat women in rural Pakistan who have breast cancer, but up until now this treatment has been regarded as something of a folklore remedy.

Touch-Free Breast Screening

See a new technology that uses infrared digital imaging as an adjunctive procedure to assist in early breast cancer detection.

Gestational Diabetes Screening and Risk Factors

Are you at risk of developing gestational diabetes? Find out about its screening process and risk factors here.

To Pinot Or Not To Pinot While Pregnant?

As moms were finally granted the occasional glass of red, a new study now finds that drinking during pregnancy has lasting effects on children's size. Hosts Nancy Redd and Janet Varney discuss this topic with community members Vivian Levisman, Dr. Michael Ross, Sandra Jacobson and Tina Kelley.

Cultivating Inner Beauty Against the Odds

Fashion designer and celebrity stylist Joey Tierney joins us to discuss finding your inner beauty as a young woman. Janet Varney, HuffPost Teen Editor Liz Perl, community members Alexis Jane Torre and Tabby Biddle give their thoughts.

Aggressive Prevention: Preemptive Surgery at 33 Years Old

Amy Boesky explains how she had children early so she could have preventative surgery at 33.

Proven Hiccup Remedies

Find out which hiccup remedies are actually proven to work.

Congress' Guy Troubles - Should Men Vote On Women's Issues?

Representative Akin's comment about "legitimate rape" shows many men in office are misinformed about women's issues. So why should they even be allowed to vote on them? Guests Danny Wylde, Zerlina Maxwell, Michael Kayne and Robert Abel weigh in.

Rectovaginal Fistula Explained

OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson explains how a rectovaginal fistula occurs and how it is repaired.

Repairing a Rectovaginal Fistula

After suffering a 4th degree tear during labor, Sarah developed a fistula - where an abnormal connection or passageway is formed between two organs in the body. In Sarah's case, the fistula formed between her rectum and her vagina. Sarah visits pelvic surgeon and urogynecologist Dr. Tom Margolis for a surgical solution.

Rectovaginal Fistula After Giving Birth

After suffering a 4th degree tear during labor, Sarah developed a fistula - where an abnormal connection or passageway is formed between two organs in the body. In Sarah's case, the fistula formed between her rectum and her vagina.

Myth or Reality: Bears Are Attracted to Menstrual Blood

Are bears more attracted to women while they're on their period?

At-Home Skin Type Tests

Plastic surgeon Dr. Drew Ordon demonstrates at-home tests to determine your skin type and keep your skin healthy and balanced.

Crystal Sanctuary Tour Featuring Natural Gemstones

Blythe learns about the healing properties of natural gemstones and crystals.

At-Home Skin Type Tests

Plastic surgeon Dr. Drew Ordon demonstrates at-home tests to determine your skin type and keep your skin healthy and balanced.

A Horse Connection

'What is it we feel when we ride a horse?' This question opens 'A Horse Connection,' a documentary that explores the relationship between horses and persons with special needs. Nancy King, a specialist in Equine Assisted Therapy, introduces us to her riding therapy program, designed to assist special needs considerations. This includes autism, blindness, and other forms of physical or developmental disabilities. Meet Linda, Alyssa, Vincent, Morgan, Jacqueline, and Joey-five.

Important Tests For People Over 50, From Dr. Oz

What other tests besides a colonoscopy are recommend after reaching 50? Find out from Dr. Oz here on part of the series Mondays with Marlo on MarloThomas.com.