A survey of college-aged women finds that those with the strongest emotional connection to Facebook are less likely to struggle with risky dieting behaviors compared to their peers. …read more
But adding reminder in clinic computers ensures young women get both recommended health screens at the right timeIt’s a tale of two tests: one for early signs of cervical cancer, the other for a… …read more
What is happening in week 4 of your pregnancy? Your baby is measuring 0.078 inches – the size of a poppy seed. You may experience mild spotting called implantation bleeding. …read more
For teens who are sexually active, LARC is an appropriate first-line method of preventing unintended pregnancy. CDC Expert Commentary …read more
Exercising 300 minutes a week, compared with half that amount, has benefits for body fat and postmenopausal breast cancer, suggests trial. …read more
The large randomized controlled UPBEAT trial finds a behavioral intervention combining diet and exercise does not prevent gestational diabetes or large-for-gestational age infants in obese pregnant women. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr Peter Kovacs summarizes the take-home points from a study that looked at the association between preeclampsia and assisted-reproductive technology. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Although no link was found between cancer and extended sitting time among men, a new study suggests women who spend a lot of time sitting may be at risk. …read more
A complex relationship between genes, hormones and social factors can lead to eating disorders in women. …read more
What is happening in week 3 of your pregnancy? It is possible to ‘feel’ that you are pregnant soon after you have conceived, but there are very few expected symptoms at this stage. …read more