Obstetrics & gynaecology

Q&A: Pelvic floor during and after pregnancy: What to expect

Dear Mayo Clinic: I'm pregnant with my first child, and I've heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I'm a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain these changes and offer ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Emergency care adapted for pregnant women shows promise

Increased vigilance for high blood pressure and diffuse stomach pain. These are some of the characteristics of emergency care adapted for pregnant women and new mothers. The model, which could become clinical routine throughout ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Outlook on exercise may curb aging anxiety

Since 2011, roughly 10,000 people in the U.S. have turned 65 every day. The Baby Boomer generation and those born before 1946 make up the country's fastest growing age group, which is on track to outnumber children by 2035.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Traumatic memories can rewire the brain: Study

Scientists have long speculated about the physical changes that occur in the brain when a new memory is formed. Now, research from the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) has shed light on this intriguing ...

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