Breast cancer: Discovery of new factor may improve therapy
Researchers have found a previously unknown mechanism in the development of breast cancer, involving an enzyme that plays a key role in lactation. …read more
Can you take NyQuil while breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may worry about the effects that taking NyQuil to relieve cold and flu symptoms might have on the baby. Some products are safe to use but others may require caution depending on their ingredients, such as those containing alcohol. Learn more about the impact of using NyQuil while breastfeeding. …read more
Do You Support Single-Payer Health Insurance?
For the first time, the American Medical Association has given the idea a full hearing. Medscape Reader Polls …read more
Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in women
Rheumatoid arthritis causes many symptoms, including joint pain and stiffness. In women, symptoms often start to appear between the ages of 30 and 50. Hormonal factors and other conditions, such as endometriosis, can increase the risk of the disease. Learn more about the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in women here. …read more
Two New Contraceptive Methods: More Choice or More Risk?
Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on the benefits of one of these new methods and some concerns about the other. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
What to know about transvaginal ultrasounds
A transvaginal ultrasound is an imaging scan that doctors use to examine the inside of a person’s pelvic region. By inserting a scope into the vaginal canal, the doctor can identify certain health issues. Here, we look at the uses of transvaginal ultrasounds, how to prepare for this procedure, and what to expect. …read more
Mild Gestational Diabetes Ups Risk for Women and Their Children
Diagnosing gestational diabetes using new looser criteria is important because even ‘mild elevations in blood sugar during pregnancy have important implications for both the mother and the child.’ Medscape Medical News …read more
Long-term Data Support Less Surgery in Breast Cancer
Long-term findings continue to support the currently recommended practice of doing no axillary dissection in early breast cancer when patients have only one or more micrometastases in the sentinel nodes. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Overwhelming Safety of the HPV Vaccine
Why has one of the most well-studied vaccines in history been unable to dispel fears about its safety? Medscape Infectious Diseases …read more
Can yoga improve your sex life?
Does yoga improve sexual function? We take a look at what the research has to say and what poses may be best for a happier, more fulfilling sex life. …read more