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.
Mediterranean diet may lower risk of dangerous disease in pregnancy
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found that the Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of dangerous diseases during pregnancy.
They examined the Mediterranean diet...
A heart attack during pregnancy, then heart valve surgery
As she walked up to her fourth-floor apartment, Marisa MacDonnell figured something was different with this pregnancy, her second.
Drinking artificially sweetened beverages in pregnancy is linked to overweight infants
In a study from the University of Manitoba, scientists found daily drinking of artificially sweetened beverages by women during pregnancy may be linked to...