Estrogen patch in newly postmenopausal women may reduce Alzheimer’s risk
Can estrogen preserve brain function and decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease when given early in menopause? …read more
Multivitamins in Pregnancy ‘Are a Waste of Money’
Most moms-to-be who take multivitamin and mineral supplements are wasting their money because they are unlikely to need them, say researchers. WebMD Health News …read more
Multivitamins in Pregnancy ‘Are a Waste of Money’
Most moms-to-be who take multivitamin and mineral supplements are wasting their money because they are unlikely to need them, say researchers. WebMD Health News …read more
Poor Hydration May Contribute to Obesity, Study Suggests
Study found a link between poor hydration and high BMI and obesity, after adjusting for confounders. Although hydration is often discussed as a weight loss technique, it is not included in guidelines. Medscape Medical News …read more
Early preterm birth poses highest risk for recurrence
Women who have had a preterm or early-term birth are at greater risk for an early delivery during a subsequent pregnancy, compared with women whose previous pregnancies have been full term, according… …read more
Vasodilator, biomarkers present potential for preeclampsia care
Treatment with oral sildenafil citrate significantly extended gestation by 4 days, compared with placebo in women with preeclampsia in a randomized trial. The findings come from one of a trio of… …read more
First US Zika-Related Death Reported in Utah Resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that a Utah resident’s death last month is the first Zika-related death in the continental United States, the CDC said in an emailed statement. Reuters Health Information …read more
Discovery of new ovarian cancer signaling hub points to target for limiting metastasis
Like pancreatic cancer, cancer of the ovaries is notorious for being discovered at a relatively late stage – after it has spread to other sites in the body. …read more
Discovery of new ovarian cancer signaling hub points to target for limiting metastasis
Like pancreatic cancer, cancer of the ovaries is notorious for being discovered at a relatively late stage – after it has spread to other sites in the body. …read more
Faking to finish – women feign sexual pleasure to end ‘bad’ sex
When talking about troubling sexual encounters some women mention faking sexual pleasure to speed up their male partner’s orgasm and ultimately end sex. …read more