September 20, 2016 Depression during pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes Depression during and after pregnancy may be linked to gestational diabetes, a new government study found.
September 20, 2016 Study raises new questions about fetal ultrasounds A new study suggesting that first-trimester fetal ultrasound may contribute to the severity of autism symptoms heightens a dilemma facing obstetricians: How to halt the widespread overuse of fetal ultrasound without scaring women away from this important medical procedure.
September 20, 2016 Miami's Wynwood cleared of Zika; focus shifts to Miami Beach With health authorities declaring a win against Zika in Miami's Wynwood arts district, their emphasis shifts to the remaining transmission zone on nearby Miami Beach, where residents have objected to the aerial pesticide spraying crediting with halting infections.
September 19, 2016 Eliminating out-of-pocket costs for birth control boosts use Women whose insurance covered the entire cost of birth control were more likely to use prescription contraceptives and to choose more-effective long-term methods than women subject to copays, a new U.S. study found.
September 19, 2016 Preemies may have long-term breathing problems Even preemies who receive breathing treatments to improve lung function early in life may have respiratory challenges as children and adolescents, an Australian study suggests.
September 19, 2016 Indian activists welcome top court ban on 'sterilization camps' after women's deaths NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Women's health activists on Friday cheered a ruling by India's top court ordering the government to shut down "sterilization camps" within three years following the deaths of hundreds of largely poor rural women across the country.
September 19, 2016 Study shines a light on low winter-time male libido Exposure to bright light can raise testosterone levels and lead to greater sexual satisfaction in men with low sexual desire, according to the results of a small scientific trial.
September 19, 2016 Florida expands Zika zone in Miami Beach after 5 new cases State officials in Florida on Friday tripled the active Zika transmission zone in the trendy seaside community of Miami Beach after five new cases of the mosquito-borne virus believed to cause a severe birth defect were identified in the area.
September 18, 2016 The ‘secret recipe’ for great sex after menopause Whether you're in a dry spell or a sexless marriage, getting older doesn't mean your sex life has to be over. Dr. Manny sits down with gynecologist and author of "Yes You Can: Dr. Barb's Recipe for Lifelong Intimacy” to find out how
September 18, 2016 9 risk factors for premature birth In the United States, one in 10 babies are born premature, or between 20 and 37 weeks.