High Vitamin B6, B12 May Increase Hip Fracture Risk
A combined high intake of vitamins B6 and B12 was linked to an increased hip fracture risk, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Many women at risk of heart disease don’t exercise enough
New research examines the patterns of physical activity among women in the United States who also have a form of cardiovascular disease. …read more
Guidelines Nix Annual TB Testing for Most Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers should be tested for tuberculosis when they are hired and should be retested only after an occupational exposure, according to new CDC guidelines. Medscape Medical News …read more
Frozen Embryo Transfer in IVF–As Good as Fresh?
Birth outcomes are compared after elective cryopreservation and delayed transfer versus fresh embryo transfer. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Reduced-Fat, Balanced Diet May Cut Death Risk From Breast Cancer
Data from the Women’s Health Initiative indicate that eating a low-fat diet with fruits, vegetables, and grains reduces the relative risk for death from breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Medscape Medical News …read more
US Birth Rate Falls to Lowest Level in More Than 3 Decades
The US birth rate declined again last year for women in nearly all age groups, including teenagers, with the exception of women in their late 30s and early 40s. Medscape Medical News …read more
Alpelisib Nearly Doubles PFS in PIK3-Mutated Breast Cancer
A novel PIK3 inhibitor combined with fulvestrant nearly doubled progression- free survival (PFS) in PIK3CA-mutated breast cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about ulcerative colitis and pregnancy
Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation of parts of the digestive system. It is possible for women with ulcerative colitis to get pregnant, have a healthy pregnancy, and give birth safely. Learn more about ulcerative colitis and pregnancy here. …read more
What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy. Learn about the symptoms of gestational diabetes, such as increased thirst and blurred vision, here. …read more
Doctors Could Face Jail Time Under Alabama Abortion Bill
The bill, which would be the strictest abortion law in the nation, is awaiting the governor’s signature. Medscape Medical News …read more