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The Ugly Truth about Genital Warts
Early in my career, I treated a patient population with a lot of genital warts. More »
Signs of Pregnancy
Each time I was pregnant, my body gave off signs that I didn’t always read. It is not the same for everyone but here were some of my first signs of pregnancy. More »
Caring for a Newborn's Umbilical Cord
Parents bringing home a new baby have lots to think about. Between diapering, feeding, and quieting the various cries, one other concern is often taking care of the umbilical cord stump. More »
Birth Control Q&A
Maybe you've avoided becoming a teen mom, but how much do you really know about birth control? Here's the lowdown on birth control, from condoms to emergency contraception: 1. Which of birth control method has the lowest failure rate when used co... More »
Risk of Preterm Birth Rises for Hispanic Women the Longer They're
in U.S.
THURSDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- The longer Hispanic women live in the United States, the more likely they are to have a preterm birth, a new study says. More »
C-Sections Might Put Preemies at Risk for Breathing
Problems
THURSDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Small, premature infants born by cesarean section are at 30 percent higher risk for serious breathing problems than those delivered vaginally, a new study finds. More »
Teen pregnancy, abortion rates at record low, study says
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Birth and abortion rates among U.S. teens fell to record lows in 2008 as increased use of contraceptives sent the overall teen pregnancy rate to its lowest level since at least 1972, a study showed on Wednesday. But disparities... More »