Prenatal supplementation with micronutrients should be further considered as a first step in decreasing risk for future psychiatric illnesses in newborns, the authors of a systematic review conclude. Medscape Medical News …read more
Postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease and low vitamin D levels had an increased risk for metabolic syndrome, high triglycerides, and low HDL. Medscape Medical News …read more
Vaginal yeast infections are common and the result of an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. How long vaginal yeast infections last can vary, depending on their severity and what treatment is used. Learn more about what to expect and home remedies that may be worth trying to treat the infection and ease the symptoms.…
Most often, an ammonia-like vaginal smell during pregnancy is caused by changes in the makeup of urine. Reasons for this include lifestyle factors such as dietary preferences, dehydration, and supplement use. This article also looks at five causes including STIs and UTIs, as well as prevention and treatment options. …read more