There are many ways a woman’s brain differs from a man’s brain. For one, women are known to be more likely to suffer from migraines and headaches. In a study comparing male and female soccer players, women were more likely to suffer a concussion. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explores this surprising phenomenon, and how sex and gender may factor into the findings.

During pregnancy, there is so much advice on what you should and should not do to ensure the health of your baby. This includes using over-the-counter medications, like acetaminophen, to treat pain rather than narcotics. However, a recent study has linked the long-term use of the drug to an increased rate of ADHD in the developing fetus. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the new study and what it could mean for you and your pregnancy.

Recently, frozen embryos have been in the news with a woman giving birth to an embryo that had been frozen for over 24 years. Not only did the birth break a medical record, it brings up a lot of questions about what it could mean for future parents and the medical community at large. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explores the science behind cryopreservation, IVF, and some of the dilemmas and opportunities this new breakthrough could mean for potential parents.

Low-dose methods of contraception, such as birth control pills, IUDs, and implant, have been found to increase the risk of breast cancer in women. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about these new findings from a Denmark study, the benefits and risks of hormonal birth control, and what it could mean for you.

A pap smear screening is one of most effective ways of preventing cervical cancer. But the screening can be frustrating to do regularly—and downright uncomfortable to have performed. Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains the new at-home options for women’s preventative care, how they work and whether or not you are a good candidate to skip the stirrups and test at home.

There can be confusion between syndromes, symptoms, and diseases. A disease usually has a defining cause, distinguishing symptoms and treatments. A syndrome, on the other hand, is a group of symptoms that might not always have a definite cause. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about three specific syndromes common in women and discusses why 'syndrome' might not always be the best labeling for a medical condition.

We all can become anxious sometimes. But what if you feel anxious all the time? Anxiety disorders are diagnosed twice as frequently in women than in men. Women expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about some of the reasons women may experience anxiety more often and gives some healthy ways women can cope with chronic anxiety.

Hot flashes and changing hormones can cause aging women a lot of sleepless nights. Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with acupuncturist Lisa Taylor-Swanson about mindfulness techniques that can help women manage hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.

No woman wants an 'unnatural childbirth.' But what is defined as a 'natural' or 'normal' birth? Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks with a certified nurse midwife Celeste Thomas about physiological childbirth, the way the body naturally delivers. Learn about hormones, contractions and how your healthcare providers can help foster a natural childbirth.

About 85 percent of aging women experience hot flashes during menopause. Hot flashes can last for years and can be very uncomfortable. Dr. Kirtly Jones speaks with Lisa Taylor-Swanson, an acupuncturist, about how acupuncture has proven to help many women cope with hot flashes. Learn what is involved with acupuncture treatment and what women can do to get started.