Popular morning sickness drug ‘ineffective,’ study reveals
When diet and non-medical treatments fail, a drug to treat morning sickness may be the answer. But new research calls its effectiveness into question. …read more
Starting periods early linked to health risks later in life
A study involving almost half a million people finds that a range of reproductive factors increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. …read more
All you need to know about vaginal boils
Learn about vaginal boils, which result in pus-filled lumps around a hair follicle. Included is detail on home remedies and when to see a doctor. …read more
Statue of Controversial Surgeon to Be Moved From Central Park
Dr J. Marion Sims, dubbed ‘the father of modern gynecology,’ performed experimental surgery on slave women without consent and without anesthesia. Medscape Medical News …read more
Endometrial ablation: What you need to know
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove the uterine lining. It may help women who have heavy or long periods, or bleeding in between periods. …read more
Breastfeeding May Halve Diabetes Risk in Women
The risk for type 2 diabetes was reduced by almost half throughout their childbearing years for women who breastfed for 6 months or longer, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Musing on Sexual Ethics
Dr George Lundberg urges discussion on modern sexual ethics. Medscape Internal Medicine …read more
Protect Patients From a Surge in STDs
The latest surveillance report reveals that sexually transmitted infections are again on the rise. CDC Expert Commentary …read more
Obesity Paradox Prevails for PCI in Women
Pooled analyses in a large all-female cohort revealed higher mortality risk at either end of the BMI spectrum and underlined the need for special attention to underweight women undergoing PCI. Medscape Medical News …read more
Aphrodisiacs: Where is the evidence?
Natural aphrodisiacs promise to enhance our sex lives — but what does the science behind the claims say? More evidence is slowly emerging. …read more