Abortion and Medical Students: Education at a Crossroads
As abortion laws continue to change, questions arise about what and how medical trainees should learn about the procedure. Medscape Med Students …read more
US News Releases Latest Top Hospitals List
Mayo Clinic is still number 1, and for the 4th straight year, MD Anderson CC is tops in cancer, Cleveland Clinic is tops in cardiology, and the Hospital for Special Surgery is number 1 in orthopedics. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about a loose vagina
The elasticity of the vagina may change because of childbirth or aging. These changes are common and do not pose a risk to health. Here, learn about vaginal looseness, exercises, and more. …read more
Can masturbation impact your workout?
Masturbation is a healthy sexual activity, and exercise provides many health benefits. Masturbating before a workout is unlikely to affect the fitness of either males or females. Learn more here. …read more
What does period blood smell like and why?
It is normal for period blood to have a smell, but different factors can affect this odor, including bacterial infections. In this article, learn more about period blood smell. …read more
What to expect when losing your mucus plug
The mucus plug is a collection of cervical mucus that helps block the cervix during pregnancy. Learn about what it means to lose the mucus plug here. …read more
Docs No Less Likely to Die in Hospital Than Other Patients
According to a recent study, physicians are no more likely to avoid aggressive end-of-life care and die at home than nonphysicians. Medscape Medical News …read more
How to Prevent Fatal Maternal Stroke and Other CV Events
Tragic maternal complications can be prevented with closer attention to blood pressure and other CV risk factors. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Ovulation bleeding: What to know
Ovulation bleeding is light bleeding or spotting that occurs around the time a person ovulates. Ovulation usually takes place in the middle of the menstrual cycle. Learn more here. …read more
Increased Use of CT Scans During Pregnancy in US and Canada
Over 2 decades, rates of exposure to ionizing radiation from medical imaging increased among pregnant women in the US and Canada; rates of MRI are increasing and have surpassed CT rates. Medscape Medical News …read more