Secondary cytoreductive surgery followed by chemotherapy is often used in the treatment of women with recurrent ovarian cancer, but this practice has now been called into question. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new study suggests that some occupations may increase women’s risk of cardiovascular problems. Chief among these seems to be jobs in the care sector. …read more
Vaginal pain may result from injury, infection, or no identifiable cause. Learn more about what can cause vaginal pain, as well as other symptoms and ways to find relief. …read more
New research from the American Heart Association finds that women who eat more of the day’s calories after 6 p.m. have poorer cardiovascular health. …read more
Three medical stories that we didn’t cover, explained. Medscape …read more
There remains a “persistent and striking” gap between rural and urban Americans in the five leading causes of death in the US; health officials call for redoubled prevention efforts in rural areas. Medscape Medical News …read more
Mothers, particularly multiparous ones, may need targeted interventions to prevent heart disease later in life, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
A yeast infection occurs when there is a Candida yeast overgrowth. This infection can affect many parts of the body, including the breasts. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options here. …read more
The Sentosa SQ HIV genotyping assay is the first HIV drug resistance assay that uses next generation sequencing technology that the FDA has authorized for use. FDA Approvals …read more
Findings of a new meta-analysis of recent large-scale studies could breathe new life into the use of fish oil for CVD prevention. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more