What and when can a fetus hear?
The developing fetus begins to hear around the 18th week of pregnancy and starts to hear low frequencies from outside the woman’s body soon after. Learn more about when a fetus can hear. …read more
Diet drinks linked to a higher risk of stroke after the menopause
A large, long-term study of postmenopausal women has linked higher consumption of diet drinks to a raised risk of stroke, heart disease, and death. …read more
Contraception for Women With Chronic Medical Conditions
A new practice bulletin from ACOG guides individualized decision-making about contraception for women with chronic medical conditions. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
How can estrogen help control type 2 diabetes?
New findings on the role of estrogen in diabetes may have a profound effect on how we understand the condition and dietary changes that may control it. …read more
Cancer Drug Has Money-Back Guarantee — in China
The top-selling drug is for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
What increases the odds of having twins?
There are no proven actions that a person can take to increase their chances of having twins naturally. However, certain factors make twins more likely. These include age, family history, racial background, and having fertility treatments. Learn more here. …read more
FDA Warns Physician Over Illegal Marketing of Breast Device
Mark Berman, MD, who was previously warned about marketing unapproved stem cell products, is now cited for marketing an unapproved device that claims to treat capsular contracture. News Alerts …read more
Obesity and Infertility: Impact of BMI on Outcomes of IVF
Infertility and obesity are linked, but does body mass index have any effect on the outcomes of assisted reproductive technology? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
FDA Advisory Panel Tackles Tough Questions on Vaginal Mesh
Three currently marketed devices for treating pelvic organ prolapse in the anterior vaginal compartment are safer than those previously associated with adverse events, manufacturers say. Medscape Medical News …read more
Breast cancer: Cut down on alcohol to lower risk
The results of a new study show that Australian women remain unaware of the fact that alcohol consumption really does increase breast cancer risk. …read more