What are the signs of pregnancy in week 2?
Doctors measure pregnancy from the first day of a woman’s last period, so week 2 is often when conception occurs. Learn more about the possible symptoms here. …read more
How does sex drive change during pregnancy?
Among the many changes that women experience during pregnancy, they may notice that their sex drive increases or decreases in different trimesters. Learn more about sex drive changes and the safety of sex and masturbation during pregnancy here. …read more
Anterior placenta: Everything you need to know
An anterior placenta occurs when the placenta attaches to and grows on the front of the uterus. It is not usually a cause for concern. Learn more in this article. …read more
CBT Bests Supportive Psychotherapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for body dysmorphic disorder leads to more consistent improvement in severity and associated symptoms than supportive psychotherapy. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about back pain in pregnancy
Back pain affects around two-thirds of women during pregnancy. In this article, we look at the causes of back pain in the first, second, and third trimester, and ways to relieve the pain. …read more
Nuts Tied to Lower CVD Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
A study found eating more nuts, especially tree nuts, may lower CVD risk in people with type 2 diabetes. Increasing nut consumption further, even after diabetes diagnosis, may be beneficial. Medscape Medical News …read more
Trump Administration Bans Abortion Referrals at US-Funded Clinics
The Trump administration said on Friday that taxpayer-funded family planning clinics which primarily serve low-income Americans will no longer be able to refer patients for abortions, a move that critics vowed to challenge in court. Reuters Health Information …read more
Nurse Builds Database of Women Murdered by Men
For dozens of hours each week, Dawn Wilcox scours the internet for news stories of women killed by men for a public list called Women Count USA. Kaiser Health News …read more
Mitigating Implicit Bias in Med Schools Boosts Diversity
When one medical school implemented training to reduce the effects of implicit bias on admissions, student diversity improved. Other schools are taking notice. Medscape Medical News …read more
Tau May Explain Greater Frequency of Alzheimer’s in Women
More women than men are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. New research suggests higher levels of tau deposits in women may explain this difference. Medscape Medical News …read more