A simple low-cost silicon ring can slash the risk of premature birth, a major cause of death in newborns and health problems in adult life, according to a trial reported on Tuesday by The Lancet.
Apr 3, 2012
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Female triathletes are at risk for pelvic floor disorders, decreased energy, menstrual irregularities and abnormal bone density, according to researchers at Loyola University Health System (LUHS). These data were presented ...
Jul 24, 2014
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Women who have a positive urine culture test on the day of surgery for a pelvic-floor disorder are more likely to have a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the first six weeks after the procedure. These findings were presented ...
Oct 9, 2012
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Knowing what symptoms to look for may help women with pelvic floor disorders improve their chances of successful treatment. But knowledge of these disorders is lacking among most women, and especially among women of color, ...
Oct 29, 2013
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(HealthDay)—You don't have to go to the gym for a strength-training workout. With these three moves, your own body weight provides the resistance needed to develop key muscles.
May 13, 2019
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While most expectant mothers are excited, many are also anxious about giving birth, especially first-time mothers. Perineal trauma is something many expectant mums are fearful about.
Mar 22, 2022
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(HealthDay)—Toned abs don't just look great, they're also vital for good posture and avoiding lower back pain.
Apr 4, 2018
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In an era when people talk about just about anything, fecal incontinence is one of the few medical conditions that is so embarrassing, so disturbing, that people don't even tell their doctors about it.
Jan 25, 2013
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We all know that feeling when nature calls—but what's far less understood is the psychology behind it. Why, for example, do we get the urge to pee just before getting into the shower, or when we're swimming? What brings ...
Sep 14, 2023
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At 16, Yadira Perdomo of Bogotá, Colombia, was often taunted by other students at her high school for her small-town accent and her taste in music. When her mother asked her if she'd like to change schools, she replied that ...
Jul 12, 2018
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