Emergency contraception: here’s what you probably don’t know but should
Things don’t always go to plan when it comes to sex. Sometimes condoms break (or are even forgotten altogether) and daily contraceptive pills can...
Infertility treatment may increase stroke risk in women
A recent study led by Dr. Cande Ananth, Chief of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, found...
A mother’s diet during pregnancy may affect her grandchildren’s brain health
A groundbreaking study from Monash University, published in Nature Cell Biology, suggests that mothers who consume certain foods like apples and specific herbs (basil,...
How does the new over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5...
The Food and Drug Administration’s July 13, 2023, approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broadens the options for people seeking...
A cup of special herbal tea could boost breast milk, Thai study shows
Have you ever heard of a magic tea that can help new mothers produce more breast milk? Sounds unusual, right?
But, that's exactly what researchers...
FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill
On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drugmaker’s application for the first daily over-the-counter birth control pill for people...
Having a baby can reignite depression in fathers, study finds
Depression is a problem that affects many people. Sometimes, becoming a parent can make it harder.
This is what a recent study by researchers at...
Lead exposure may harm fertility, study finds
Did you know there's a sneaky little monster called lead that could be messing with your health? Well, it's true!
In a fancy report by...
Exposure to common chemicals may affect female fertility
A study conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, has found links between the presence...
Scientists find a new disease in women: cesarean scar disorder
A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby.