Taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause may improve the structure and function of women’s hearts, potentially lowering their risk of heart disease, say UK investigators. Medscape Medical News …read more
Fresh analysis of trial data finds that a new class of drug rapidly reduces severity and frequency of hot flashes and other symptoms in menopausal women. …read more
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Soy formula may have estrogenic effects on female infants, new findings suggest. Reuters Health Information …read more
Recent data from Europe can be helpful when counseling patients about assisted reproduction options. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Previous studies finding a link between biologics exposure and preterm birth or SGA did not adequately account for potential confounders, researchers note. Medscape Medical News …read more
A high-fiber diet seems to rebalance the gut microbiota in a way that is beneficial for patients with type 2 diabetes, resulting in improved HbA1c and weight loss. Medscape Medical News …read more
In a 2-day summit, clinician experts met to share best practices and to begin developing assessment and treatment guidance for primary care providers and specialists. Medscape Medical News …read more
In a tiny village in Egypt’s southern province of Assiut, 16-year-old Amany Shamekh, who wants to be an artist one day, recalls how she was illegally circumcised with a razor blade. Reuters Health Information …read more
Anxiety is a common occurrence in women, especially after menopause, and it has been tied to physiological changes. But could waist size be a risk factor? …read more