Endometrial ablation: What you need to know
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove the uterine lining. It may help women who have heavy or long periods, or bleeding in between periods. …read more
Breastfeeding May Halve Diabetes Risk in Women
The risk for type 2 diabetes was reduced by almost half throughout their childbearing years for women who breastfed for 6 months or longer, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Musing on Sexual Ethics
Dr George Lundberg urges discussion on modern sexual ethics. Medscape Internal Medicine …read more
Protect Patients From a Surge in STDs
The latest surveillance report reveals that sexually transmitted infections are again on the rise. CDC Expert Commentary …read more
Obesity Paradox Prevails for PCI in Women
Pooled analyses in a large all-female cohort revealed higher mortality risk at either end of the BMI spectrum and underlined the need for special attention to underweight women undergoing PCI. Medscape Medical News …read more
Aphrodisiacs: Where is the evidence?
Natural aphrodisiacs promise to enhance our sex lives — but what does the science behind the claims say? More evidence is slowly emerging. …read more
Why older men should do more housework
New research in older adults reveals that women spend more time doing housework than men, and that this has important implications for their health. …read more
Is Antacid Use During Pregnancy Tied to Childhood Asthma?
Pregnant women who take antacids may be more likely to have children who go on to develop asthma than their counterparts who don’t take these medications, a research review suggests. Reuters Health Information …read more
US Influenza Activity Widespread and Intense, May Be Peaking
The US is experiencing a very active flu season and early signs suggest that the season may be severe, federal health officials say, with ‘almost a doubling’ of hospitalizations in just the past week. News Alerts …read more
Sex and self-confidence: Do genital enhancements help?
What is genital cosmetic surgery, what are your options, and what should you look out for? We give you an overview based on specialist insights. …read more