Female Genital Mutilation: Why Are Doctors Silent?
Professional associations need to take a stand against the practice of female genital mutilation. It’s not just a problem somewhere else. Georgetown University Family Medicine …read more
Does a missed period and gassy stomach mean I am pregnant?
There are many reasons a person may experience a missed period with a gassy stomach. One of these reasons is pregnancy. There are several other potential underlying causes to be aware of, however. Learn more about a missed period and gassy stomach here. …read more
Mediterranean Edges Out DASH for Best Diet of 2019
A U.S. News & World Report panel of nutritionists, dietary consultants, and doctors ranked 41 diet plans by nine categories. WebMD Health News …read more
Smoking weed while pregnant: Is it safe?
Marijuana use during pregnancy is on the rise, but is it safe? To find out, we look at the latest research and statements from major health organizations. …read more
Cheap IUD Is Safe, Effective Contraception Out to 5 Years
‘The study population, which includes approximately 58% nulliparous females, provides important information about safety and efficacy of a hormonal IUS in a typical population of US females,’ note the study authors. Medscape Medical News …read more
Doctors’ Kids Absorb a Lot
An internist’s cancer diagnosis triggers pointed questions from her two young children, who evidently have been overhearing a lot about medicine for years. Medscape Medical News …read more
Famine as a Fetus Increases Risk of Reproductive Aging
Exposure to famine in utero predisposes women to early menopause and premature ovarian failure later on in life, a unique new study indicates. Medscape Medical News …read more
Exercise Can Shrink Belly Fat, But Not When Drug Blocks IL-6
Exercise reduced abdominal visceral fat, a risk factor for cardiometabolic disease, but not when obese patients received tocilizumab, an anti-arthritis drug that blocks IL-6 receptors, in a new study. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Year’s Don’t-Miss News in Contraception
New products, technology, and laws affecting contraception will change practice in the upcoming months. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Trump Signs Historic Bill to Cut Maternal Mortality Rate
The US has the highest rate of maternal mortality among developed countries. The bill features $50 million to help states investigate each death and reverse the trajectory. Medscape Medical News …read more