December 23, 2016 Older women with breast cancer still left out of medical trials Older women are still underrepresented in medical trials evaluating treatments for breast cancer, according to a new study.
December 22, 2016 OB-GYNs urge colleagues to create welcoming environments for trans teens Obstetricians and gynecologists should create welcoming environments in their offices for transgender adolescents and should know how to care for those patients, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
December 21, 2016 Sleep apnea tied to diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy Pregnant women who experience certain breathing problems during sleep may be more likely to develop complications like high blood pressure and diabetes, recent U.S. research suggests.
December 21, 2016 8 ways low testosterone affects your body Testosterone is crucial for building muscle and fueling your sex drive.
December 15, 2016 Parasitic worm eats woman’s kidney, kills her A Czech woman went to the hospital after suffering from severe stomach pain, only for doctors to discover a huge parasite in her kidneys, which eventually led to her death, Central European News reported.
December 13, 2016 Baby teethers may contain low levels of BPA, study finds Next time you hand your baby a teething ring to soothe her aching gums, you may be unwittingly exposing her to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and potentially affecting her development, new research published Wednesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology suggests.
December 8, 2016 Athletes may need to work more than the rest of us to avoid the flu Athletes who cram in extra workouts over the holidays to avoid packing on extra pounds also need to take extra precautions to avoid getting sick, recent guidelines stress.
December 7, 2016 Skin-to-skin contact after birth good for mom and baby Skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns immediately after birth can be used to promote breastfeeding and may give babies a better start in life, according to a new review of existing evidence.
December 7, 2016 5 reasons your gums bleed when you brush The night before a teeth cleaning, most of us like to get in there deep.
December 6, 2016 IUDS, implants may be best birth control for women with diabetes The two most effective hormonal birth control methods for women in general are also excellent options for women with diabetes, according to a new study.
