October 6, 2016 Abortion legal in Thai birth defect cases linked to Zika, officials say Predominantly Buddhist Thailand will relax its strict rules against abortion to cover fetuses with proven birth defects linked to the Zika virus, health officials said on Thursday, doubling to 24 weeks a deadline for the procedure.
October 5, 2016 Botox shots little better than nerve stimulation for incontinence Botox injections may be slightly better at reducing urinary incontinence in some older women than InterStim, an implanted bladder control device, results of a U.S. trial suggest.
October 5, 2016 Tissue leftover from facelift can help plump lips Women getting cosmetic surgery to lift up sagging cheeks and jowls may be able to use some of the tissue removed during the procedure to plump up their lips, a small U.S. study suggests.
October 5, 2016 Job insecurity tied to increased risk of diabetes People who are worried about losing their jobs may be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new analysis.
October 5, 2016 Still unclear which remedies are best for morning sickness Even though nearly all women experience at least a little nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, there isn't much solid evidence to suggest the best treatments, a research review concludes.
October 5, 2016 App helps women optimize health to improve fertility For many women, trying to get pregnant can be a frustrating process that feels out of their control.
October 4, 2016 More evidence for Zika virus link to damage beyond microcephaly The mosquito-borne Zika virus can lead to extensive birth defects that go beyond microcephaly, a Brazilian study suggests.
October 4, 2016 Zika funding delay hurt effort to fight virus, health officials say Top U.S. health officials said on Monday the long delay in getting Congress to approve funding to fight the Zika virus came at a heavy cost in dealing with what they called a serious public health threat.
October 3, 2016 Breast cancer treatments vary widely in cost and complications Women with early-stage breast cancer may have fewer treatment complications and lower costs when they don't get a mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery, a U.S. study suggests.
September 30, 2016 Hormonal contraception tied to increased depression risk Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills or implants, may increase a woman's odds of depression and antidepressant medication use, according to a large study of Danish women.