January 27, 2017 Study finds 1 in 10 women suffer painful sex A new study out of Britain reveals that pain during sex afflicts a surprising number of women.
January 26, 2017 Cervical surgery for pre-cancer tied to preemies and small babies - Women who get surgery to treat precancerous abnormalities on their cervix are more likely to have premature or low-birth weight babies than women who don't have these procedures, a recent study suggests.
January 24, 2017 Scientists optimistic about 'mental Viagra' activating lust Kisspeptin, a naturally occurring hormone that kicks off puberty and is thought to fuel what the Telegraph describes as the "voracious sexual appetites of young people," could well be a sort of "mental Viagra" for people with psychosexual disorders—that is, disorders that are psychological as opposed to physical.
January 23, 2017 Preterm birth linked to health problems in adolescence Adolescents who were born extremely premature are much more likely to have chronic health problems than their peers who were delivered at full term, a Swedish study suggests.
January 19, 2017 How to improve your sex life without breaking the bank For many older couples, fun in the bedroom requires help from prescription drugs, but prices of popular brand-name sexual dysfunction drugs have tripled since 2010 and insurance coverage is spotty.
January 17, 2017 Stronger malpractice laws may not prevent surgical complications More aggressive malpractice climates don't necessarily protect patients from surgical complications, a new study suggests Supporters of medical malpractice laws that make it easier for patients to sue doctors say these protections are necessary to improve care.
January 16, 2017 US panel recommends folic acid supplements for young women Women who may get pregnant - whether planned or unplanned - should take a daily folic acid supplement to prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
January 13, 2017 Hormone specialists want more education about transgender patients Doctors who specialize in conditions involving hormones need more training on how to treat people who are transgender, suggests a new study.
January 12, 2017 Top prevention priorities for patients and doctors Focusing on a handful of top prevention priorities can add years to life expectancy for everyone in a family, experts advise.
January 12, 2017 Toddlers born by reproductive treatments develop normally Children born through assisted reproductive technologies have similar cognitive, motor and language development at age two as those born through natural conception, according to a new Canadian study.
