Topic: Cannabis use disorder during pregnancy on the rise As more states legalize cannabis for medical or recreational purposes, its use during pregnancy is increasing – along with the potential for abuse or dependence. A new study, co-led by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University, has captured the magnitude and issues related to…
Topic: How to Have a Productive Conversation with Your Doctor About Menopause Hot flashes. Vaginal dryness. Moodiness. Brain fog. Night sweats. Now that you’ve consulted Dr. Google, you’re ready to get real answers to your questions about these common menopause symptoms. But let’s face it: Having a one-way consultation with an online health site is…
Topic: Menopause: Study links THIS habit to heart disease risk, and it’s not diet Heart disease is a leading cause of death globally – with smoking, alcoholism, high-fat and high-sugar diet, obesity and diabetes being the leading risk factors. However, for older, menopausal women, there is an additional risk factor that can contribute to heart…
Topic: HPV vaccine cutting cervical cancer by nearly 90% The human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by nearly 90%, the first real-world data shows. Cancer Research UK described the findings as “historic”, and said it showed the vaccine was saving lives. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by viruses, and…
Topic: Financial stress burdens more than half of new U.S. moms The joys of motherhood may be overshadowed in the United States since as many as 50% of new or expectant moms can’t pay their bills, including health care bills, new research suggests. “Financial hardship is highly prevalent among pregnant and postpartum women,” said study…
Topic: A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery? A two-minute test can accurately detect vaginal bacteria associated with preterm birth, researchers have found, pointing to a possible way to identify pregnant women at increased risk of early delivery. In the United States, about one in 10 babies are born preterm, according…
Topic: Should You Try Acupuncture for Morning Sickness? Whether this is your first or fourth pregnancy, chances are you may be feeling icky with morning sickness. In fact, between 50 and 80 percent of pregnant people experience some form of nausea and vomiting. And despite what it sounds like, these symptoms can hit at any…
Topic: The Most Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is any disease that is spread primarily by sexual contact. One person passes the infection to another during oral, vaginal, or anal sex. STDs are some of the most difficult diseases to catch. You have to be up close and personal to spread…
Topic: Stress, Depression During Pregnancy Can Harm Child New evidence points to the importance of helping mothers with their mental health during pregnancy. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, have found that feelings of stress or depression while pregnant are linked to changes in the placenta where the child is growing.…
Topic: When to Get a Mammogram Expert groups often disagree with each other on breast cancer screening. CR makes sense of the different recommendations. Every October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which always brings a flurry of reminders to women to stay up to date with their mammograms: X-rays that help detect lesions in the…