September 27, 2017 5 ways to relieve period cramps naturally That time of the month is here again, and you’ve been dreading it.
September 27, 2017 59-year-old woman gives birth to healthy baby boy in New York During nearly four decades of marriage, Akosua Budu Amoako and her husband tried to have a child, without success.
September 27, 2017 Female genital mutilation case making history, but not the news A new federal case teases the makeup of a classic horror story: abused children, women’s rights, sexuality and big-name lawyers. Yet, the news media who pride themselves on covering feminism are censoring a case out of Michigan alleging that up to 100 young girls were victims of female genital mutilation (FGM).
September 27, 2017 Are you getting a UTI? For women, there’s a more than 50 percent chance of getting at least one urinary tract infection in your lifetime.
September 26, 2017 Woman told symptoms were IBS discovers actual cause 4 years later Caren G., a 33-year-old who works in education in New York City, dealt with uncomfortable constipation her entire life.
September 26, 2017 For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms Reuters Health - Older breast cancer survivors who may not live long enough to benefit from routine mammograms are still often getting them, while some who do have more years ahead are not being screened, according to a U.S. study.
September 25, 2017 Program aims to boost prenatal care in rural US A program meant to address the shortage of OB-GYNs in rural America could help many families who are faced with an hours-long -- and often dangerous -- journey to the nearest qualified hospital.
September 25, 2017 Cancer patients lack access to fertility support Up to half of cancer patients of reproductive age do not receive adequate information about the impact of treatment on their fertility, decreasing their options for family planning and support, a new study suggests.
September 20, 2017 Scientists edit embryos' genes to study early human development British scientists have used a genome editing tool known as CRISPR/Cas9 to knock out a gene in embryos just a few days old, testing the technique's ability to decipher key gene functions in early human development.
September 20, 2017 Will acupuncture increase my chances of getting pregnant? The use of acupuncture has significantly increased over the past decade in women and couples with infertility who are trying to improve their chances for pregnancy.