The severity of key risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke appears to increase more rapidly in the years leading up to menopause, rather than after, according to new research in… …read more
A stitch in the cervix can prevent preterm births. New research shows that the size of thread most commonly used could negatively impact health outcomes. …read more
A clinical trial to evaluate a candidate vaccine for Zika virus is underway, with preliminary results from the multisite phase I trial expected by the end of 2016. Anthony S. Fauci, MD, director of… …read more
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which developed the novel vaccine, is also developing other candidates to immunize people against the Zika virus. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr Peter Kovacs summarizes a systematic review that compared available treatments for unexplained infertility, including expectant management, IVF, and others. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Thousands of women could be experiencing breast pain while horse-riding, according to a new study. …read more
A new study suggests women who underwent surgical removal of the appendix or tonsils when younger are more likely to become pregnant. …read more
Zika virus RNA was detected in the serum of five pregnant women beyond previously estimated time frames, according to a new case series study. “This report adds to the existing evidence that Zika… …read more
1. What is the best treatment? No specific therapies or vaccines currently exist. Treatment is supportive. For mild disease, symptoms can be alleviated with analgesics and… …read more
The odds of living to 90 years were 13% higher in women with more than 40 reproductive years compared with fewer than 33. The number of women hitting 90 is expected to quadruple by 2050. Medscape Medical News …read more