CRISPR-Cas9 editing of human oocytes on the brink of fertilization removed a mutation carried in the sperm DNA and replaced it with functioning genes copied from the oocyte genome. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new report that updates the evidence on breast cancer says that breast-feeding lowers the risk of developing it both before and after the menopause. …read more
More needs to be done to stop women having to wear high heels against their will, according to the most thorough review of scientific studies into the shoes. …read more
Dr Kovacs reviews a large, prospective cohort study of women who have or have never taken birth control pills and their risk for cancer. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
What are premenopause and perimenopause? In this article, learn about the symptoms of these different stages of the menopause, and how to manage them. …read more
Learn about the bleeding that occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus, including signs and symptoms, and when to see a doctor. …read more
The female sex hormone oestrogen plays an important role in the structural stability of bones. …read more
A potential new therapeutic strategy for a difficult-to-treat form of ovarian cancer has been discovered by Wistar scientists. The findings were published online in Nature Cell Biology. …read more
New moms who received frequent digital messages at home about safe sleep practices for their infants were more adherent than moms who received the information during their hospitalization only. Medscape Medical News …read more
Approximately one in 11 women who undergo hysterectomy for benign disease make potentially avoidable visits to the emergency department within 30 days of the surgery, a new study showed. Medscape Medical News …read more