Healthcare News
Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger long-term post-traumatic stress
One in six women experience long-term post-traumatic stress following miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. This is the finding of the largest ever study into the psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss, from scientists at Imperial College London and KU Leuven in Belgium.
Moderate to vigorous physical activity important in early weeks of pregnancy
Researchers at the University of Granada (UGR) have analyzed for the first time the link between sedentary time vs. objectively measured physical activity levels and systemic concentrations of glycemic, lipid, and inflammatory markers among pregnant women
How to Find the Right Treatment for Your Endometriosis Symptoms
There are a lot of options, but what’s right for someone else may not be right for you.
Estrogen exposure may stave off cognitive decline in women
Obstretics and Gynecology New research suggests that taking estrogen as part of hormone replacement therapy may help women fight off cognitive decline.
Douching linked to dangerous chemicals in blood
Doctors generally advise women against vaginal douching, warning that this practice can upset the delicate balance of vaginal flora and increase the risk of infection. Now, a new study also shows that douching has associations with a higher blood concentration of harmful chemicals.
