More Than Half of US Abortions Now Done With Pills, Not Surgery
The pandemic prompted a rise in telemedicine and FDA action that allowed abortion pills to be mailed so patients could skip in-person visits to get them. Associated Press …read more
Exploring the Relationship of COVID-19 Vaccines and Fertility
Information circulating on social networks posits that the coronavirus vaccine may influence infertility in men, which, according to physicians, is not grounded in reality. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Epidural May Lower Odds of Severe Maternal Birth Complications
The proportion of women receiving labor neuraxial analgesia varied substantially by race, ethnicity, and insurance status, a new study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Some Good News: Doc Saves Crash Victim; Model Train Museum; More
In a world that seems to only offer bad news, here are five feel-good stories involving healthcare professionals that are sure to brighten your day. Medscape Medical News …read more
More Than Half of US Women Enter Pregnancy at Higher CVD Risk
Less than half of women in the United States enter pregnancy in favorable cardiovascular health, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
IUDs Tie Tubal Ligation for Pregnancy Prevention
Use of intrauterine contraceptives for prevention of pregnancy was associated with lower rates of infection and pelvic pain after 6 months in a new study. Medscape Medical News …read more
Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Blocking SC Abortion Law
The appeals court rejected the state’s argument that it was improper to stall all parts of the law rather than just the “heartbeat” provision. Associated Press …read more
Obesity, Diabetes in Women Linked to Their Birth Weight
Findings from Chinese women showed a U-shaped relationship between birth weight and adult obesity, and increased birth weight was linked with reduced risk for type 2 diabetes in normal-weight women. First Look …read more
Report: CDC Not Publishing Large Amounts of COVID-19 Data
Some outside health experts were stunned to find out the CDC held back COVID information. WebMD Health News …read more
FDA Considers Second COVID-19 Booster Shot
The authorization would depend on ongoing studies, which must show that a fourth dose would increase waning immunity and reduce the risk of severe disease. WebMD Health News …read more