The high rate of aneuploidy in human eggs could be explained by an unusually long meiotic spindle assembly period which favors chromosome segregation errors, according to a new study published in… …read more
No scientific evidence that it protects against depression, pain or other benefits Placenta doesn’t prevent postpartum depression, ease pain, boost energy or aid lactation Celebrities… …read more
Later today, the FDA will vote – for the third time in 5 years – on whether to approve flibanserin, a drug touted as Viagra for women. However, concerns over its safety remain. …read more
If you flew off to offer your medical services after an earthquake, would you be a skilled helper or a disaster tourist? Find out in this review of global medical volunteerism. Medscape Public Health …read more
Moderate exercise during pregnancy reduces the risk for gestational diabetes and decreases maternal weight gain, according to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medscape Medical News …read more
Rice University part of Israel study to test novel treatment for little-understood conditionWomen who suffer from fibromyalgia benefit from a treatment regimen in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber… …read more
Receiving hormone therapy for up to 4 years after the last menstrual period did not improve cognition but did alleviate some mood symptoms. Medscape Medical News …read more
Collegiate women who wore shoes with 10 cm high heels more than 3 times per week to their classes developed an imbalance of 4 functional ankle muscles. …read more
Three independent studies find women near peak fertility who desire to maintain body attractiveness are motivated to eat less — unlike women who are not near ovulation, using hormonal birth control… …read more
DENVER – Obesity and weight gain of more than 5 kg during the first trimester in women with asthma are significant predictors of asthma exacerbation during pregnancy, according to findings from the… …read more