Divorce is seasonal, peaks following family vacations
Divorce is seasonal, a new study finds. Researchers note a peak in divorce following summer and winter vacations in the months of March and August. …read more
Second Zika Zone in Florida Prompts CDC Travel Warning
Pregnant women shouldn’t visit a stretch of Miami Beach where mosquitos are spreading Zika, the CDC said. And pregnant women worried about the virus may consider postponing nonessential travel to all of Miami-Dade County. News Alerts …read more
Women With Intellectual Disabilities–Invisible Obstetric Population
As the fertility rate among women with intellectual and developmental disabilities continues to increase, ob/gyns are likely to encounter more such women in their practices. Here’s how to support them. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Locally Transmitted Zika Virus Identified in Miami Beach
Florida health officials have found evidence of local Zika virus transmission in Miami Beach. Reuters Health Information …read more
Zika in pregnant women: CDC reports 189 new cases
The number of pregnant women with laboratory evidence of Zika virus infection jumped by 189 during the week ending Aug. 11, with most of the increase coming in the U.S. territories, according to the… …read more
Marijuana a better pain reliever for men than women
Compared with men who smoked marijuana, women did not experience a significant reduction in pain sensitivity, a new study reveals. …read more
Study links self-reported childhood abuse to death in women years later
A study of a large number of middle-aged adults suggests self-reported childhood abuse by women was associated with an increased long-term risk of death, according to an article published online by… …read more
New Menopause Guidelines Update HT Safety Evidence
The updated guidelines from the International Society of Menopause now include grades of recommendations and levels of evidence. Medscape Medical News …read more
A molecular alarm clock awakens resting ovules
At the start of reproductive life an ovary contains, on average, several thousands of immature ovules in a resting state that can last for several decades. …read more
No Evidence of Birth Defects With Antipsychotics in Pregnancy
A large study of more than 1 million pregnant women shows no evidence for an increased risk for congenital malformations with the use of antipsychotics in early pregnancy. Medscape Medical News …read more