Gynecologic Health
HPV Cancer Data
The CDC has released its first estimate of Human Papillomavirus-associated cancer data.
The CDC has released its first estimate of Human Papillomavirus-associated cancer data.
PMS Linked to Smoking
Studies show proof that women between 27 and 44 who smoke are twice as likely to develop PMS.
Studies show proof that women between 27 and 44 who smoke are twice as likely to develop PMS.
No More Periods
A five-minute procedure can eliminate a woman's menstrual periods when she no longer wishes to have children.
A five-minute procedure can eliminate a woman's menstrual periods when she no longer wishes to have children.
Preemie Center
Special centers across the country have helped increase a preemie's chance of survival from 20% to 90% in the past thirty years.
Special centers across the country have helped increase a preemie's chance of survival from 20% to 90% in the past thirty years.
Breast Cancer Activity
Vigorous exercise can help lean women lower their risk for breast cancer.
Vigorous exercise can help lean women lower their risk for breast cancer.
Pregnancy Weight
Women who gain too much weight during pregnancy are likely to give birth to a heavy baby.
Women who gain too much weight during pregnancy are likely to give birth to a heavy baby.
Breastfeeding Obesity
Children who are bottle-fed breast milk do not see the same benefit as those who are solely breastfed.
Children who are bottle-fed breast milk do not see the same benefit as those who are solely breastfed.
Breast Radiation
A new method of radiation delivery is being tested in clinical trials.
A new method of radiation delivery is being tested in clinical trials.
Diabetes Motherhood
Studies show eight percent of women develop insulin resistance during pregnancy, leading to gestational diabetes.
Studies show eight percent of women develop insulin resistance during pregnancy, leading to gestational diabetes.
Hemangioma
A baby's weight at birth is linked to their risk for hemangioma, a common type of birthmark.
A baby's weight at birth is linked to their risk for hemangioma, a common type of birthmark.
Delivery Anesthesia
The number of pregnant women who die from anesthesia given during delivery has gone down.
The number of pregnant women who die from anesthesia given during delivery has gone down.
HPV Vaccines
The HPV vaccine does not carry an increased risk for side effects, contrary to previous reports.
The HPV vaccine does not carry an increased risk for side effects, contrary to previous reports.
Pregnancy Depression
Women who experience depression during pregnancy have double the risk for preterm delivery.
Women who experience depression during pregnancy have double the risk for preterm delivery.
Local Breast Tests
A new non-invasive test can detect a woman's risk for developing breast cancer.
A new non-invasive test can detect a woman's risk for developing breast cancer.
Subway Breastfeeding
In New York, dozens of mothers are protesting for the right to breastfeed in public.
In New York, dozens of mothers are protesting for the right to breastfeed in public.
Newborn Heart
Small babies are more likely to have heart defects that can cause high blood pressure as adults.
Small babies are more likely to have heart defects that can cause high blood pressure as adults.
Highway Birth
Living near a highway may increase the risk for preterm birth.
Living near a highway may increase the risk for preterm birth.
Alcohol Pregnancy
Women who abuse alcohol at a young age may be hurting their chances for a successful pregnancy later in life.
Women who abuse alcohol at a young age may be hurting their chances for a successful pregnancy later in life.
Pregnancy Infection
Infections that lead to preterm labor are more common than experts thought.
Infections that lead to preterm labor are more common than experts thought.
Yeast Infections and Pregnancy: A Cause for Concern
Yeast infections are a common problem for women, and some say pregnancy increases your risk. Many women feel they know enough about the condition to take care of it themselves, but for pregnant women, self-diagnosis is a no-no.
Yeast infections are a common problem for women, and some say pregnancy increases your risk. Many women feel they know enough about the condition to take care of it themselves, but for pregnant women, self-diagnosis is a no-no.
