A Zika Q&A for Ob/Gyns
CDC covers everything you need to know about the Zika virus. Medscape Pediatrics …read more
New drug target for Rett syndrome
Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers have identified a faulty signaling pathway that, when corrected in mice, ameliorates the symptoms of Rett syndrome, a devastating neurological… …read more
Study shows maternal diet alters the breast milk microbiome and microbial gene content
In a study to be presented on Feb. 5 at 2:30 p.m. EST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in Atlanta, researchers will present findings from… …read more
Reduced anxiety and depression for women participating in women-only cardiac rehab programs
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women globally. Women who have an acute coronary heart event may be more likely to die or to suffer complications during the initial… …read more
Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus Reported in Texas
Until now, the only US cases of Zika in the recent outbreak involved people returning from countries where mosquitos are spreading the virus, which is strongly suspected of causing microcephaly. Medscape Medical News …read more
Heightened emphasis on sex-specific cardiovascular risk factors
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Achieving continued reductions in cardiovascular deaths in U.S. women will require that physicians make greater use of sex-specific risk factors that aren’t incorporated in the… …read more
CDC: Screen women for alcohol, birth control use
An estimated 3.3 million U.S. women aged 15-44 years risk conceiving children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders by using alcohol but not birth control. The finding has officials at the Centers… …read more
Sparing ovaries and removing fallopian tubes may cut cancer risk, but few have procedure
During hysterectomies for non-cancerous conditions, removing both fallopian tubes while keeping the ovaries may help protect against ovarian cancer and preserve hormonal levels, but few women… …read more
CDC expands Zika virus travel warnings again
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have added four more destinations to their Zika virus travel <a… …read more
Lupus may contribute to pregnancy-related complications
A new study found that lupus during pregnancy may have negative health impacts for women and their babies. …read more