Hypertension + Advanced Age Linked to More Cesarean Deliveries
The link, while not new, can be helpful in counseling women at risk about delivery options, experts said. Medscape Medical News …read more
Hormones Account for 10% of Lipid Changes After Menopause
The transition to menopause is accompanied by a proatherogenic shift in lipids and other metabolites, and new research directly implicates the hormonal shift at this stage of life to some of these changes. Medscape Medical News …read more
US Tops 1M COVID Deaths: ‘History Should Judge Us Harshly’
Case numbers are rising again, and the United States reaches a once unimaginable and grim milestone. Medscape Medical News …read more
Smoking Cessation Drug Side Effects Aren’t as Bad as You Think
There are many reasons why patients don’t get smoking cessation counseling, but fear of drug side effects shouldn’t be one, writes Chris Labos, MD. Medscape Blogs …read more
HPV Strains Covered by the Vaccine Have Declined Greatly in US
The study is good news for the HPV vaccination program in the United States. Medscape Medical News …read more
A GI Doc’s Help Can Be Crucial for Pregnant Women With IBD
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face several concerns related to their reproductive health decisions, from contraception to pregnancy to delivery. WebMD Health News …read more
Baby Formula Shortage Fueling Spike in Milk Bank Interest
It’s a pathway that won’t work for every formula-fed baby, especially those with special dietary needs. Associated Press …read more
Sex Toys for Science
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles will investigate whether vibrators can improve sexual and physical health in women. Medscape Medical News …read more
FDA-Cleared Panties Could Reduce STI Risk During Oral Sex
The FDA didn’t run human clinical trials but granted authorization after the company gave it data about the product. WebMD Health News …read more
Patient Attitudes Toward AI in Healthcare: It Depends
A new survey looks at what patients think about AI playing a role in their healthcare diagnosis and management. WebMD Health News …read more