Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common sexually transmitted infection. Some types of HPV can cause genital warts, which can develop on the vulva, vagina, and cervix. Learn more about the causes, treatment, and prevention of genital warts in women here. …read more
Many pregnant women take a combination of doxylamine (Unisom) and vitamin B-6 for morning sickness. These two medications are also available as a combination drug called Diclegis. Despite some concerns, extensive research shows that taking doxylamine and vitamin B-6 during pregnancy is safe. Learn more here. …read more
New research suggests that significant fluctuations in weight may negatively affect a woman’s ability to control her heart disease risk factors. …read more
Many women wonder whether it is safe or healthy to lose weight during pregnancy. In this article, we discuss the potential risks of doing this and explain safe methods to avoid weight-related complications in pregnancy. …read more
Regular exercise reduced the risk of dying by 29% to 36%, and increased physical activity in midlife was as effective as maintaining a high activity level from adolescence onward. Medscape Medical News …read more
For use in advanced triple-negative disease, atezolizumab is approved in combination with the chemotherapy nab-paclitaxel. The pairing improved progression-free survival. FDA Approvals …read more
Because of its toxicity, chemotherapy is an occupational hazard for the staff of cancer clinics, but related safety issues do not seem to be a major clinical concern or a topic of much research. Medscape Medical News …read more
Newborns of women with insulin-treated diabetes have the highest risk for being large for gestational age and prematurity; maternal type 2 diabetes increases these risks, and maternal obesity adds to it. Medscape Medical News …read more
Two US experts on female genital mutilation, or ‘cutting,’ provide tips for clinicians on how to identify and ask patients about the practice. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
A small study shows that acupuncture is better than no treatment for menopausal symptoms and is a realistic option for women who cannot or do not wish to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT), say researchers. Medscape Medical News …read more