Noninvasive prenatal testing – a method used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in developing babies – may also be effective for detecting early-stage cancers, new research shows. …read more
Following yesterday’s Spotlight feature on flibanserin – ‘the female Viagra’ – we look at the surprise decision by an FDA advisory committee to recommend the drug for approval. …read more
A small review of studies on placenta consumption has failed to yield any evidence to support common beliefs about its healthful effects in new mothers. …read more
In many animal species, the chromosomes differ between the sexes. The male has a Y chromosome. In some animals, however, for example birds, it is the other way round. …read more
The panel members expressed concerns, however, about concomitant use of the women’s libido drug with alcohol and the potential for syncope. Medscape Medical News …read more
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