New research looking at thousands of children in the UK over 6 decades has found that in this century the more disadvantaged a child is the more likely they are to be overweight or obese. WebMD Health News …read more
In women with polycystic ovary syndrome, metformin treatment during pregnancy cut the risks for late miscarriage and preterm birth, but didn’t prevent gestational diabetes. Medscape Medical News …read more
Estrogen replacement therapy in early menopause has been tied to long-term preservation of brain volume in an area responsible for working memory and executive function. Medscape Medical News …read more
Oral bioidentical progesterone is a good option for treating hot flashes and night sweats during perimenopause, according to the first randomized controlled trial to specifically examine this issue. Medscape Medical News …read more
A multiplex panel that detects mutations in endometrial and ovarian cancers using samples from a routine Pap test and that also provides an analysis of aneuploidy may emerge as a screening tool. Medscape Medical News …read more
Medscape survey finds many physicians do not prescribe newer weight-loss drugs, and even fewer refer patients for bariatric surgery. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pain in the inner thigh can have many causes including injury, menstruation, or a hernia. Learn more about causes, treatments, and when to see a doctor. …read more
Preliminary study suggests that adopting this acknowledged healthy eating pattern might help women protect their joints and bones after menopause. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr JoAnn Manson describes findings of a recent study showing that walking farther and faster can prevent heart failure in women. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
An updated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found the quality of abortion care in the United States varies greatly depending on where a woman lives. Medscape Medical News …read more