Ruth D. Stephenson, DO, FACOG, gynecologic oncologist at RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, addresses five frequently asked questions about ovarian cancer.
Women with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term weight gain and heart problems later in life, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
A menopausa afeta as mulheres até mesmo em seus ossos, e é por isso que melhorar a saúde esquelética seja especialmente importante durante a perimenopausa e após a menopausa, explica a Dra. May Al-Araji, especialista em saúde da mulher e medicina de família no Sistema de Saúde da Mayo Clinic em Londres. Este é um bom momento para acrescentar atividades de treino de força como o levantamento de peso na sua rotina de exercícios, diz a Dra. Al-Araji.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today the seven studies to be highlighted in the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting press program. Researchers will discuss their findings in news briefings held September 30 and October 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. and via live webcast.
Menopause affects women all the way to their bones, and that is why building skeletal health is especially important during perimenopause and after menopause, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a women’s health and family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.
Radiologists on the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) board offer insight into what women should know about breast density and why it matters.
In the U.S. alone, more than 3.5 million babies are born each year. Alongside them, an endlessly fascinating organ that’s essential to a healthy pregnancy: the placenta.The placenta forms early in pregnancy, providing a vital connection between baby and mom. Then, it’s delivered shortly after the baby during childbirth, and its job is complete.
Ketamine, whether given as an IV, a nasal spray or sublingual, may harm a developing fetus, but a study shows clinics vary greatly in handling patients who could become pregnant during treatment.
Eating any amount of fish during pregnancy was associated with about a 20% lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, particularly in females, and a slight reduction in autism-related traits in offspring, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.
Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms – shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down – are easily mistaken for typical pregnancy discomforts. Late-breaking research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress on a Mayo Clinic study showed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that received usual obstetric care and screening. Full study findings are published in Nature Medicine.
According to a story by the AP, increasing access to basic healthcare such as prenatal checkups is one solution for the US.
During Black Breastfeeding Week, two Penn State Health experts discuss the benefits of nursing and why some mothers choose not to.
Investigating a new frontier in understanding diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has opened a clinical trial that applies hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) — a proven surgical technique that is used in digestive system cancers — to ovarian cancer.
Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, is now offering patients Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams featuring 3DQuorum technology developed by Hologic, Inc.
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