Does ‘good cholesterol’ really protect heart health?
It has been generally accepted that high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ protect the heart. But new research questions this, urging specialists to reassess. …read more
Strong sensitivity to bitter tastes tied to higher cancer risk
Researchers suggest that women with a higher sensitivity to bitter flavors have an increased risk of cancer, but they are still investigating why this is. …read more
Bayer Pulls Essure Permanent Contraceptive From US Market
Bayer will voluntarily halt sales of its controversial Essure permanent birth control implant in the United States at the end of this year, citing business reasons. News Alerts …read more
Vaginal pH balance: Symptoms, remedies, and tests
While vaginal pH levels tend to change over a person’s lifetime, normal levels are usually below 4.5. A high pH may indicate a bacterial infection or another condition. The presence of menstrual blood and semen can also raise the pH. Here, we cover the symptoms of an unbalanced pH, at-home tests, and natural remedies. …read…
Enlarged ovaries: Everything you need to know
A doctor may detect enlarged ovaries during an ultrasound or physical examination. The ovaries can become enlarged for several reasons, including ovulation, polycystic ovary syndrome, and benign cysts. In this article, learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of enlarged ovaries, including during pregnancy. …read more
Predicting Embryo Ploidy Without PGT-A: Is It Possible?
Analysis of morphokinetic time-lapse parameters of embryos after IVF is less invasive than preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy. But can it stand on its own? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Osteoporosis Sufferers May Benefit From Mediterranean Diet
Following the Mediterranean diet could boost bone mineral density in patients with osteoporosis, although it has no discernible impact on bone parameters in healthy individuals, say European researchers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Which Vaccines Do Pregnant Women Need? New, All-in-One Resource
ACOG provides a neatly packaged summary of vaccines for childbearing women to protect not only themselves, but their infants as well. Which vaccines are safe and which should be avoided? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
No Adverse Outcomes in Efforts to Reposition Breech Baby
Attempts at external cephalic version are not linked with a perinatal morbidity composite outcome but are associated with greater likelihood of vaginal delivery, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
Can you have a miscarriage without bleeding?
Bleeding is usually the earliest sign of a pregnancy loss. However, some miscarriages occur without bleeding, or bleeding may follow other symptoms. It is important to remember that new symptoms do not always signal a pregnancy loss and that the risk declines after the first weeks of pregnancy. Learn more here. …read more