Diabetes: How optimism may influence your risk
New research suggests that optimism may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes among postmenopausal women. Conversely, negative emotions may heighten risk. …read more
Which foods can help with breastfeeding?
Women need extra calories and nutrients while breastfeeding to ensure that they are producing enough milk to keep the baby well-nourished. Eating the right foods can help support lactation. Learn more here. …read more
What is an OB-GYN?
An OB-GYN is a doctor who specializes in obstetrics (pregnancy) and gynecology (female reproductive health). In this article, we discuss what an OB-GYN is, the procedures they can perform, and their specialisms. …read more
Spinal Fusions Ineffective for Fracture Pain, Says ASBMR
Vertebroplasty does not work to relieve pain from a spinal fracture caused by osteoporosis, concludes a new review. Rather, time is a great healer and patients should receive osteoporosis medications. Medscape Medical News …read more
Eating fried foods could increase death risk, study warns
Researchers find that women who eat fried foods on a daily basis may have a heightened risk of death, particularly of heart-related death. …read more
FDA Clears First Diagnostic Test for Mycoplasma genitalium
The Aptima nucleic acid amplification test detects Mycoplasma genitalium in urine, urethral, penile meatal, endocervical, and vaginal swab samples collected in a clinical setting. News Alerts …read more
Triple-negative breast cancer: Recurrence and survival rates
Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer. It can recur more frequently than other types. This article looks at the recurrence rates, survival statistics, treatment, and prevention of triple-negative breast cancer. …read more
Delaying Newborn Baths Boosts Breastfeeding Rates
Delaying the initial newborn bath may retain the familiar scent of amniotic fluid for the infant, and normal temperature also is more commonly retained. The result? Higher rates of breastfeeding. Medscape Medical News …read more
No Benefit From Endometrial Scratching Before IVF: Global Trial
It may be time to stop performing endometrial scratching prior to implanting an embryo as part of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a large global randomized controlled trial suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
Oolong tea extract may stave off breast cancer
New research tests the benefits of oolong tea extract in multiple breast cancer cell lines and finds that it stops cancer cells from growing. …read more