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What's the Best Age for a Woman to Freeze Her Eggs? Doctors Weigh in

As more women delay motherhood and fertility preservation becomes more accessible, here’s how to decide the best time to freeze your eggs.
Biotechnological ICSI procedure in a modern laboratory
Biotechnological ICSI procedure in a modern laboratory

‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Suzanne Rogers Reveals Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

The Peacock soap confirmed that Rogers will continue to have a “minimal” absence from the show.
Suzanne Rogers at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards held at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel on June 7, 2024 in Los Angeles.
Suzanne Rogers at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards held at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel on June 7, 2024 in Los Angeles.
40d ago

Longevity

Longevity

Woman, 101, Who Still Works, Drives and Dances Shares Her 1 Longevity Secret

Anne Angioletti, 101, runs a jewelry store she's owned for decades. The centenarian, who still dances and drives, reveals her favorite foods, exercise routine and longevity secret.
Anne Angioletti in 1942 and currently.
Anne Angioletti in 1942 and currently.
46d ago

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Miss USA Contestant Is First With Total Hair Loss from Alopecia: 'I'm Still Me'

Mary Sickler lost all of the hair on her scalp and body after being diagnosed with alopecia universalis. She took off her wig while competing in the Miss USA pageant as Miss Nevada.
Mary Sickler
Mary Sickler
49d ago

Is Ozempic or Wegovy Safe for Weight Loss While Breastfeeding? What Doctors Say

There's growing interest among women to take GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide for weight loss after giving birth and while breastfeeding. Is it safe for the baby? Doctors explain.
A woman breastfeeding, Wegovy and Ozempic self-injectors
A woman breastfeeding, Wegovy and Ozempic self-injectors

A Menopause Expert on the 1 Menopause 'Treatment' She’d Never Take

In TODAY.com's Never Have I Ever series, a doctor warns against taking menopause supplements without notifying your physician.
collage of female hand holding blue pill on a blue background
collage of female hand holding blue pill on a blue background

Former ‘ER’ Star Alex Kingston Shares 4 ‘Sneaky’ Symptoms of Her Uterine Cancer

The veteran television actor had a hysterectomy and underwent radiation treatment following her diagnosis in 2024.
Alex Kingston attends the British Academy Television Craft Awards on April 28, 2019 in London.
Alex Kingston attends the British Academy Television Craft Awards on April 28, 2019 in London.

She Coached Her Team to a Championship Win. All the While, She Was Undergoing Cancer Treatment

With Stage 2 triple-positive breast cancer, Katie Schumacher-Cawley made history as the 1st woman volleyball coach to win the NCAA Division 1 championship.
Head Coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley of the Penn St. Nittany Lions celebrates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals to win the Division I Women's Volleyball Championship.
Head Coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley of the Penn St. Nittany Lions celebrates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals to win the Division I Women's Volleyball Championship.

17 Foods That Can Help Fight Period Cramps — and 7 That Make It Worse

A recent study points to a few foods that can reduce the pain of menstrual cramps and why. The experts share what improves pain and what increases it.
Shot of a young woman lying down on her bed and suffering from period pains at home.
Shot of a young woman lying down on her bed and suffering from period pains at home.

Everything You Need To Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: A Guide

Experts weigh in on the process and who needs one — plus, what to do after.
Doctor and patient during the medical examination
Doctor and patient during the medical examination

A Doctor on the 1 Hair Treatment She’d Never Get If She Was Trying to Get Pregnant

In TODAY.com's Never Have I Ever series, a fertility specialist warns that this common chemical can interfere with your health.
collage of a woman with keratin treatment next to ultrasound
collage of a woman with keratin treatment next to ultrasound
Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD is the Nutrition Editor for TODAY. She is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in sports nutrition and plant-based eating. Natalie recently wrote her first cookbook, “Planted Performance: Easy...
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Niro Feliciano is a mom of four, psychotherapist, author and host of the podcast “All Things Life.”
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