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Use of Fetus-Harming Prescription Medications Shockingly Common, Canadian Study Finds
More than six percent of
expectant mothers in Quebec,
Canada, consume prescription
drugs that are known to be
harmful to their fetuses,
... > full story
US Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rate
More than a half million
infants are born too soon
each year and face the risk
of lifetime health
challenges as a result.
Preterm birth is a serious
health problem that costs
... > full story
FDA-Approved Drugs Eliminate, Prevent Cervical Cancer In Mice
Researchers have eliminated
cervical cancer in mice with
two FDA-approved drugs
currently used to treat
breast cancer and
... > full story
Pumpkin Skin May Scare Away Germs
The skin of that pumpkin you
carve into a Jack-o'-Lantern
to scare away ghosts and
goblins on Halloween
contains a substance that
could put a scare into
microbes that cause millions
... > full story
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Taking Aim at Hard-to-Treat Fungal Infections
November 19, 2009 — Researchers have developed a new model system to study fungal infections. The system can be a powerful tool for screening potential drug targets for conditions like thrush, athlete's foot and vaginal ... > full story -
Patient's Weight Not Linked to Success of Fibroid Surgery
November 19, 2009 — Obese patients are no more likely to have post-operative complications than those of average weight when undergoing robotic surgery to remove uterine fibroids, according to a new ... > full story -
Viagra for Women? Drug Developed as Antidepressant Effective in Treating Low Libido
November 16, 2009 — Pooled results from three separate clinical trials of flibanserin, a drug originally created as an antidepressant, show it is effective in treating women with acquired hypoactive sexual desire ... > full story -
Vaccine Against Chlamydia Not Far Away
November 16, 2009 — When a woman becomes infected with chlamydia, the first white blood cells that arrive at the scene to fight the infection are not the most effective. This discovery could pave the way for the ... > full story -
Robotic Repair For Vaginal Prolapse Has Significant Benefits
November 9, 2009 — New research has found that robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse dramatically reduces patient hospital stay and recovery ... > full story -
Studies About Why Men And Women Use Lubricants During Sex
November 9, 2009 — Personal lubricants have long been recommended to women to improve the comfort of intercourse and to reduce the risk of vaginal tearing, which can increase risks for STIs and HIV. Public health ... > full story -
Oral Contraceptives May Benefit Women With Asthma
November 5, 2009 — New research shows that women with asthma who are on oral contraceptives may have better outcomes than women who are not on the ... > full story -
Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy, Study Finds
November 4, 2009 — Obese women are as much as 28 percent less likely to become pregnant and have a successful pregnancy, according to new ... > full story -
Estrogen And Stroke Risk: Long Period Of Estrogen Deprivation Can Lead To Loss Of Sensitivity And Protective Effects In The Brain
November 4, 2009 — A new study shows that a long period of estrogen deprivation can lead to loss of sensitivity and protective effects in the brain and weaken areas normally resistant to stroke ... > full story -
Progress Made On Group B Streptococcus Vaccine
October 31, 2009 — Scientists have completed a phase II clinical study that indicates a vaccine to prevent Group B Streptococcus infection is ... > full story
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