Zika Can Persist in Semen for 3 Months
The first prospective study of people infected with Zika shows how complex the virus is and reveals how much more there is to learn. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Amount of Exercise Needed to Reduce All-Cause Mortality
Do exercise intensity and sport type affect mortality risk or is it all the same? Dr JoAnn Manson reviews two recent studies on physical activity that have important public health implications. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
What to Do If You Catch a Cold When Pregnant
Learn about how colds are treated during pregnancy and how they may be prevented. What are the similarities between cold and pregnancy symptoms? …read more
Exercise During Pregnancy May Help Obese Women Avoid Complications
Exercise may be an efficient way for obese pregnant women to lower their risk of diabetes, preeclampsia and other complications, research suggests. Reuters Health Information …read more
Better health for women involved in clinical trials
Women who participate in obstetric and gynaecology clinical trials experience improved health outcomes compared to those who are not involved in trials, according to research by Queen Mary… …read more
Crowdsourcing: A New Era in Breast Cancer Research
Over 3000 patients have responded to an online request from Boston researchers to contribute tumor tissue and saliva for the purpose of accelerating research on metastatic breast cancer. Medscape Oncology …read more
Aspirin increases pregnancy rate in women with inflammation
A new study examines the effect of a low dose of daily aspirin in women who are trying to conceive and have chronic, low-grade inflammation. …read more
Eating During Labor May Be Safe – Even Beneficial – for Women
Women may be able to eat more than just ice chips during labor without risking complications, according to a new review of previous research. Reuters Health Information …read more
Using a Consensus Bundle to Improve Maternal Mental Health
A new consensus bundle provides aims to help healthcare providers implement evidence-based guidelines intended for the diagnosis and management of perinatal maternal mental health conditions. Medscape Medical News …read more
Removal of ovaries during hysterectomy linked to increase in heart disease, cancer and premature death
A study led by the University of Warwick has found a link between the removal of ovaries during hysterectomy and an increase in heart disease, cancer and premature death. …read more