WEDNESDAY, Feb, 22, 2023Vaginal dryness. It happens to most postmenopausal women, but few talk about it and even fewer get treated for it. Vaginal dryness is a painful condition that occurs when the lining of the vagina does not produce enough lubrication. A healthy vagina has a thick discharge that keeps the tissues lubricated and… read on > read on >
You’re 38 weeks pregnant and so uncomfortable you can barely move, so you ask your doctor if labor can be induced early. That’s not necessarily a good idea, according to new research that found children born after elective induced labor may do worse in school. Dutch researchers found that 12-year-olds who as newborns were delivered… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The mpox virus — formerly known as monkeypox — often causes severe illness and death in those with advanced HIV infection that is not under control, researchers report. What does that mean? All people diagnosed with mpox should also be tested for HIV, the investigators said. The international… read on > read on >
Could a quick-dissolving pill placed in the rectum prove to be an effective and safe “on-demand” way to prevent HIV infection among sexually active men and women? It might, new research indicates. The experimental form of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is designed to be placed directly into either the rectum or the vagina. In the new… read on > read on >
Combining breathing exercises with gradual aerobic activity may benefit teens who are recovering slowly from a concussion. New research found that while the two therapies each offer benefits, together they led to even greater improvement in thinking and memory skills, depression and mood. The findings are scheduled for presentation in Boston and online at the… read on > read on >
About 44% of U.S. middle and high schools have student-run clubs that shine a light on issues that touch the lives of LGBTQ+ students. And new research suggests that depression risk among LGBTQ+ students is considerably lower in those schools where such Gender-Sexuality Alliances (GSAs), similar to Gay-Straight Alliances, are present and relatively active. “Depression… read on > read on >
The naked mole-rat is unusual among mammals for many reasons, not least because these rodents remain fertile throughout their decades-long life span. Researchers think the reasons behind that lifelong fertility could eventually point the way to new therapies for human couples struggling to have a baby. “Naked mole-rats are the weirdest mammals,” said lead researcher… read on > read on >
Parents are role models who can teach their kids about healthy food and exercise habits in childhood to help avoid future health problems. “Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes, experience feelings of isolation and struggle with self-esteem,” said Dr. Asma Khan, a pediatrician at OSF HealthCare in Rockland, Ill. Khan offered… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Hot flashes and night sweats – they are the hallmark symptoms of menopause. But there’s something else happening to women entering their late 40s and early 50s that they can’t see or feel and may not even know about: Their cardiovascular disease risks are rising. “As… read on > read on >
For reasons that can’t always be explained, some women experience pain in their external genital area. Called vulvodynia, this term encompasses everything from localized pain at a specific spot, such as on the outer or inner labia, for example, to pain throughout the area. It might feel like burning, aching, rawness, swelling or just irritation,… read on > read on >
