The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is conducting a safety review of certain types of birth-control pills to…
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Can Obese Pregnant Women Safely Shed Pounds?
Women who are very obese may be able to safely lose some weight during pregnancy — and possibly reduce their…
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Most women wait more than 6 weeks to have sex after childbirth
Most women say they start having sex again six to eight weeks after giving birth to their first child, according…
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More parents of teen girls not fully vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) are intending to forgo the shots altogether –…
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Costlier robotic surgery on the rise for hysterectomies, with no added benefit
Robotic surgery is increasingly being used for women’s hysterectomies, adding at least $2,000 to the cost without offering much benefit…
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New drug, study method show breast cancer promise
A novel way to speed the testing of cancer drugs and quickly separate winners from duds has yielded its first…
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Komen breast cancer charity names new CEO
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has a new CEO. The breast cancer charity announced the appointment of Judith A.…
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Spring conception ups risk of preterm birth
Babies conceived in the spring may be at increased risk of being born prematurely, a new study suggests. The results…
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Skin-to-skin contact: A natural way to treat postpartum depression?
For many women, motherhood can be overwhelming. The new responsibilities coupled with hormonal changes can be especially hard on first-time…
Read MoreMaternal PTSD linked to children’s trauma
The children of mothers with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be at high risk of being traumatized themselves, according to…
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