To sustain the right to an abortion and other forms of reproductive care, democrat Governors from 20 states are pledging to create a nationwide ‘abortion firewall’ in the form of the...
A recent poster presentation for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) determined that a plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer progression. The study used...
The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently issued a draft recommendation —open for public commentary until March 6, 2023 — for hypertensive disorders during...
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has proven to be a critical tool for those unable to conceive via biological mechanisms. However, considering the relatively new nature of these tools, little is...
A Mediterranean diet — rich in vegetables, legumes, fruits, and nuts but low in saturated fats and processed meats — has been linked to favorable outcomes across many patient populations,...
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade early in 2022, the year has become a landmark for expanding access and options for reproductive care, especially contraception. Shortly after this policy change,...
In a review and meta-analysis published in Human Reproductive Update, researchers analyzed the variations in average global sperm count between 1973 and 2018. According to the publication, in addition...
A study released by JAMA Tuesday found that drug overdose deaths of pregnant and recently pregnant people rose rapidly during the first year of the pandemic.
Researchers from Columbia...
Cases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) were first reported in the United States in June of 1981. At the time, HIV/AIDS was shrouded in fear and...
The recent political climate surrounding access to reproductive health and reproductive rights has left many, including patients, providers, and public health experts, anxious about the state of...
As healthcare professionals, patients, and public health experts continue to navigate the reproductive healthcare space in a post-Dobbs world, many have run into challenges. The American Medical...
In a post-Roe world, healthcare professionals, public health experts, and industry leaders are looking to empower people to take charge of their reproductive health. With limited access to abortion...
On October 17, 2022, the NIH announced results from a study it funded that associated permanent straightening chemicals with a greater risk of uterine cancer. Based on these results and the surveyed...
Considering the growing popularity of assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), many researchers are looking to understand better the risks associated with these...
Methotrexate, originally developed as a chemotherapy agent, has been approved to treat leukemias, lymphomas, carcinomas, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, and severe psoriasis....
As a result of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision and President Biden’s response, the HHS secretary announced their plans to provide access to abortion care. Last Friday,...
A recent study found a higher risk of delivery-related heart complications in PCOS patients. People with PCOS are more likely to develop complications during pregnancy. According to a subdivision of...
Trichomoniasis — caused by Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) — is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is often present without symptoms but can cause serious complications if left...
A study published this month in the Environmental International Journal found chemical exposure in exceedance of acceptable limits among a group of 98 men, threatening male reproductive health and...
The AMA’s press release urging the FDA to approve over-the-counter sales will revolutionize accessibility to oral contraceptives. Female contraceptives in the United States are offered in...
