An epidural is a type of regional anaesthesia commonly used during labour to relieve pain. It involves placing a small ...

Women who undergo C-sections are more likely to experience debilitating pain and sleep disorders in the months after giving birth. Researchers found both qualitative and large-scale data supporting ...

Common birth control mistakes include not taking the pill at least once a day, taking the pill at the wrong time, and smoking ...

Many Catholic universities restrict contraceptive access, citing religious values. Student activists who have stepped in to ...

Some women are unhappy with their bodies after giving birth as a result of social pressure to regain an “ideal” figure, according to new research published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. The study, ...

If you're curious about natural birth and want your partner to play a big role, the Bradley Method might be on your radar. This childbirth approach has been around for decades, and while it's not for ...

Contraception goes beyond pregnancy prevention—it’s key to protecting sexual health. Barrier methods like condoms and dental ...

Mothers delivering at Mercy Hospital Springfield now have a new option for managing pain during labor: nitrous oxide. Mercy ...

Rural Bangladesh's traditional practices, often dismissed as superstitious, demonstrate a deep understanding of nature, health and balance, reflecting centuries of coexistence with the land and river ...

In addition, the team discovered that plasma total tau—not just the modified pTau217 form—was elevated in newborns. This is ...

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by certain key changes in the brain. Among them are the development of two kinds of ...

Donald Trump had lost the election. The January 6th Capitol riot was seen as an irredeemable scandal. The pandemic was raging ...