Tag: women's health

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection. But, can men get BV—or play a role in its transmission? Here's what you need to know about BV, how male partners can affect its recurrence, and ...

If you’re pregnant or considering having a baby, you likely have a long list of questions. Weight gain and loss might be on that list—and it should be, according to UR Medicine Obstetrics & ...

Scientists showed important changes in blood work, and are doing further studies to discover if a plant-based diet can slow cancer growth.

Many women believe in the importance of doing monthly self-exams of their breasts. Yet 15 years ago, the American Cancer Society recommended against teaching self-breast exams.

A new decision officially allows individuals at age 40 to begin routine screening for breast cancer.

Is it okay to just…stop birth control? Our expert weighs in on what to expect.

March Madness isn't just a great time of year for basketball; it's also a prime season for vasectomies.

Heather Florescue, MD, an Obstetrics & Gynecology provider at Highland Hospital, is working hard to share stillbirth prevention and awareness information with both the public and the medical ...

When it comes to the warning signs of a heart attack, men and women are not created equal. Women and men can experience heart attacks very differently and it’s important to know the range of symptoms.

For years, BMI—body mass index—has been the go-to tool for plotting our weight into categories. If your BMI number is 25 or higher, you fall into the overweight or obese category. So, does that mean ...