Eating Alone May Contribute to Heart Disease in Older Women
Older women who eat alone are at a higher risk of heart disease, according to a study published this month…
Women’s Health
Rural Hospitals Weigh Keeping Obstetric Units When Births Decline
Just 7.4% of U.S. babies are born at hospitals that handle 10 to 500 births annually but those hospitals are 37% of all U.S. hospitals that deliver babies.
Some Caffeine During Pregnancy Not Only Safe, But Helpful
Having 100 mg of caffeine a day during pregnancy not only doesn’t increase the risk of preeclampsia or hypertension, but it may lower the risk of gestational diabetes.
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Implications for WHNPs and Midwives
In the US, the incidence of PPCM is rising, possibly due to advanced maternal age, an increased rate of multifetal pregnancies secondary to modern fertility techniques, and increased recognition and awareness of the disease.
Highlights of Updated Recommendations in the 2021 CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines
The 2021 guidelines include updated recommendations for treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and Mycoplasma genitalium, and alternative treatment options for bacterial vaginosis (BV).