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Drug withdrawal among babies rising 'due to prescription of opioids for mothers'

Women receiving prescription opioids while pregnant are at increased risk of their babies having neonatal abstinence syndrome - a drug withdrawal syndrome traditionally linked with...

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More highly educated women are having children, study says

An increasing share of highly educated women in the US are having children and bigger families, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of Census Bureau data. Childlessness...

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Health benefits of eating placenta 'unproven'

After giving birth, many women opt to consume their placentas for multiple health benefits. A new review of studies investigating placenta consumption, however, has failed to uncov...

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High-dose vitamin D supplements 'do not improve bone health' for postmenopausal women

A new study suggests that postmenopausal women taking vitamin D supplementation might not experience any of the expected benefits, such as improvements in bone mineral density, mus...

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Younger Female Heart Patients More Likely to Need Follow-Up Care

Women under 50 who've been treated once for heart disease seem to fare worse than similarly treated men, a new report shows.

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Fertility Info Lacking for Young Women Who Beat Cancer

Many young female cancer survivors say they don't receive enough information about preserving their fertility, a new study finds.

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Cornea Transplants Riskier for Women When They Come From Men?

Women who undergo a cornea transplant may have a worse outcome if their donor is a man, a new study suggests. Subtle differences between men and women may increase the risk of fai...

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Genes May Play Role in More Severe Form of PMS

new study links the activity of certain genes to a premenstrual mood disorder that affects 2 to 5 percent of women of reproductive age.

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Are Some Birth Control Methods Doomed to Fail?

Women who get pregnant when using certain contraceptives might have their genes to blame, a new study suggests.

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Herpes Simplex: Herpes Type 1 and 2

Herpes simplex viruses -- more commonly known as herpes -- are categorized into two types: herpes type 1 (HSV-1, or oral herpes) and herpes type 2 (HSV-2, or genital herpes). Most ...

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What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Premenstrual (pree-MEN-struhl) syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms occur 1 to 2 weeks before your period (menstruation or monthly blee...

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Mental stress may affect young, middle-aged women's recovery after heart attack

A new study finds that among young and middle-aged individuals who have a heart attack, women experience higher levels of mental stress than men, which could have negative implicat...

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Best exercises during pregnancy: the top 5

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Now you can sit back, relax and put your feet up for the next 9 months, right? Not so fast! Attitudes and beliefs about prenatal exercise have dr...

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Brain activity differs between men and women when cooperating

When it comes to social behavior, there are clear differences between men and women, and a new study suggests cooperation with others is no exception.

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Past kidney injury may raise risk of poor pregnancy outcomes

The risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications may be greater for expectant mothers who have a history of acute kidney injury, a new study finds, even when kidney funct...

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Safe Medications during Breastfeeding

Many mothers need to take medications during breastfeeding. Although many drugs are safe to use when you're breastfeeding, most will get into your milk to some degree and may even ...

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Abarelix

Synthetic decapeptide antagonist to gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH).

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