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Women's Health

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Newlyweds both diagnosed with cancer in their 20s: 'This wasn’t going to stop us'

His diagnosis shocked the couple, then she had a health crisis, too: “Every day, we got up and we just knew this wasn’t going to stop us."

Allyson Felix shares the important information doctors should tell pregnant women of color before giving birth

The track and field Olympian developed preeclampsia before giving birth to her daughter in 2018 and her relay teammate Tori Bowie died in May 2023 after childbirth complications.

Woman, 25, with ovarian cancer recalls symptoms that doctors dismissed: 'You’re fine'

Emma Schlamm was diagnosed with a type of ovarian cancer at age 25 that is more common in young women but few have heard about.
25-year-old felt a "strange sensation" in her left side. It was a sign of ovarian cancer
25-year-old felt a "strange sensation" in her left side. It was a sign of ovarian cancer

Mom, 38, announces her own death from ovarian cancer, goes viral for last wish

Her husband reveals the symptom that led to her diagnosis and her final wish of kindness.
Casey McIntyre
Casey McIntyre

Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union recall their early menopause signs: 'No one talks about it'

As Union entered perimenopause, she realized she was experiencing “all these things no one talks about it," she said.
Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union
Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union

Woman woke up itching all over her body. It was a symptom of cancer

She's thankful to her primary care doctor for recognizing and connecting the mystery warning signs.
Barbara Green
Barbara Green

After mom, 29, got cervical cancer, she wanted her uterus removed. Her doctor said no

After years of endometriosis pain, bleeding and a cervical cancer diagnosis, Jenna Bois wanted a hysterectomy. A doctor dismissed her.
Courtesy Jenna Bosi
Courtesy Jenna Bosi

Oprah says her 1st menopause symptom was missed by 5 doctors

The media legend, 69, opened up about her perimenopause experience during a panel conversation about menopause airing on OprahDaily.com.
Oprah Winfrey attends the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere Event for Hulu's "The 1619 Project" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Oprah Winfrey attends the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere Event for Hulu's "The 1619 Project" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Untreated UTIs can be deadly. Menopausal women have a higher risk

Few women realize that untreated UTIs can cause serious complications.
Woman Holds Her Abdomen in Pain
Woman Holds Her Abdomen in Pain

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TODAY with Hoda and Jenna is hosting a special hour empowering women to own their health, featuring Naomi Watts, Bobbi Thomas, Maria Shriver and her daughters.
Hoda and Jenna
Hoda and Jenna