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
What causes bladder pain?
Bladder pain may occur due to interstitial cystitis, a bladder infection, bladder cancer, or kidney stones. In this article, we look at the causes and treatment of bladder pain. …read more
Gabapentin Improves Sexual Function in Some With Vulvodynia
Gabapentin improves sexual function in women with both vulvodynia and severe pelvic floor muscle pain. Medscape Medical News …read more
Ovarian cancer risk after a hysterectomy
During a hysterectomy, a surgeon removes a person’s uterus. Because the surgeon usually leaves part or all of the ovaries intact, it may still be possible to develop ovarian cancer. However, research suggests that any type of hysterectomy helps reduce a person’s risk of ovarian cancer. Learn more here. …read more
Intermittent Fasting Plus Lower-Calorie Diet May Be Best
Although admittedly small, a new study indicates that a combination of intermittent fasting together with some calorie restriction may give the best outcomes in terms of weight loss and overall health. Medscape Medical News …read more
California’s Top Lawyer Cements Role as Healthcare Defender-in-Chief
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra scores a win for California and other states in his effort to block Trump administration birth control rules. Kaiser Health News …read more
Meet Kim Schrier: Diabetes Patient, Physician, Congresswoman
As the only female physician currently in the US Congress, healthcare will be Schrier’s major focus. Medscape Medical News …read more
Planned Parenthood’s Leana Wen: Ready for a Good Fight
The newly appointed president of Planned Parenthood girds up for yet another showdown with the Trump Administration. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Let’s Reassure Women About the Safety of Vaginal Estrogen
Many women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause are hesitant to try vaginal estrogen. Can we put those fears to rest? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
FDA Advisers Urge Approval of Romosozumab for Osteoporosis
The risk for cardiac events, though not well defined, should not hold up marketing, said the FDA panel members. Medscape Medical News …read more