NEW YORK – Disease exacerbations during pregnancy can be more dangerous for the fetus than some of the medications used to treat them.. No one wants to take unnecessary drugs during pregnancy, Dr…. …read more
In recent years, evidence has been building that injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera or DMPA) is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection. …read more
For women undergoing hysterectomy, removal of “hanging” abdominal fat and skin–a cosmetic procedure called panniculectomy–can be performed at the same surgery without increasing the risk of… …read more
Forgiveness is a complex process, one often fraught with difficulty and angst. …read more
Predicted heart age exceeds chronological age on average by 7.8 years for men and 5.4 years for women. This simpler measure of heart risk may better motivate Americans to adopt healthier lifestyles. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new study shows that women with multiple sclerosis who breast-fed exclusively for 2 or more months after their baby was born had reduced risk for relapse that rose again when supplemental feeding begins. Medscape Medical News …read more
When most physicians and patients hear about folic acid, they automatically think about its role in preventing spina bifida and other neural tube defects. But there are now more than 20 years of data… …read more
Women living in poor areas in the UK are almost twice as likely to develop clinical anxiety as women in richer areas. …read more
Single mothers earn significantly less than single fathers, and they’re penalized for each additional child they have even though the income of single fathers remains the same or increases with… …read more
Disproportionately more women than men die due to cardiovascular disease and heart attacks in the U.S. …read more