Women with elevated levels of a protein in their blood may be at a higher risk of ischemic stroke, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the… …read more
HCV infection among infants is vastly underreported, suggesting the need for routine testing in pregnant women, a new CDC study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new, first-of-its-kind study investigates the link between hormone replacement therapy and hearing loss in menopausal and postmenopausal women. …read more
Neonatal morbidity and mortality were lower after planned vaginal birth if gestational ages were 32 weeks or more and the first twin had a cephalic presentation, a new study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Researchers have identified the mechanisms responsible for gray hair and baldness, a discovery that may lead to new therapies for the conditions. …read more
The American College of Physicians issues first new guidelines for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in almost 10 years. But not everyone agrees with all of their recommendations. Medscape Medical News …read more
Long-acting reversible contraception and sterilization immediately after childbirth are not always available for women who want them. Medscape Medical News …read more
From ‘mini IVF’ to uterine transplantations, take a quick look at cutting-edge advances in fertility. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Cervical cancer is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects young women. Because of this, many older women fail to keep up with appropriate screening as they age. …read more