December 29, 2015 Ultrasound may be useful supplemental test for breast cancer A new study adds to the evidence that ultrasonography can help diagnose cancer in women with dense breasts.
December 28, 2015 Partners may not spot penis repair for common birth defect Men don't need to live in fear of ridicule over the appearance of their penis after getting surgery to correct a birth defect that causes urine to come out in the wrong place, a Swiss study suggests.
December 28, 2015 Hazing still common in collegiate and youth sports There is greater awareness of the dangers of hazing, but hazing itself is still common in U.S. youth and collegiate sports, and many involved may not recognize hazing actions when they see them, according to a research review.
December 28, 2015 How to tell your child that daddy was a sperm donor There may be no simple way to explain sperm donor conception to children too young to understand "the birds and the bees," but parents may still find these conversations flow more easily when they begin at an early age, a small Swedish study suggests.
December 28, 2015 No need to avoid 'happy baby pose' in prenatal yoga? Even though women are often advised to steer clear of certain yoga poses late in pregnancy, many of these moves might not be a problem for women or their babies, a small U.S. study suggests.
December 24, 2015 Patients comfortable with e-visits to manage acne treatment use Electronic doctors' visits may be a feasible way to cut down on the burden for patients needing monthly dermatology appointments for acne medication, suggests a small U.S. study.
December 24, 2015 Social factors influence 'metabolic syndrome' risk around menopause For women in midlife, risk factors for heart disease and diabetes tend to become more common, and social factors may influence who is most vulnerable to developing them, a new study from Korea suggests.
December 23, 2015 US family doctors plan to provide more varied care in future U.S. family doctors entering the profession today plan to provide a wider variety of medical services than their predecessors, a recent study suggests.
December 21, 2015 For low-risk pregnancies, home births just as safe as hospital When women have no major risk factors in pregnancy and give birth with a midwife, their risk of stillbirth, neonatal death or serious injury to the baby are the same whether delivering at home or in a hospital, a new Canadian study finds.
December 16, 2015 After menopause, vulvovaginal troubles are common After menopause, more than half of women have vulvovaginal symptoms like itching, burning, stinging, pain, irritation, dryness, discharge, or odor, and most do not get the standard treatment, according to a new study.