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Regular physical activity won't lower the risk of multiple sclerosis in women

Physical Activity Does Not Appear to Lower MS Risk in Women

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Study shows no benefit, but staying active can help ease disease symptoms
Adding azithromycin to standard antibiotic therapy before a cesarean section reduces infection rates by 50 percent

Adjunctive Azithromycin Beneficial in C-Section Patients

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Addition of azithromycin cuts post-cesarean infection rates in half
The vaccine against human papillomavirus infection appears even more effective than previously believed

More Evidence HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer

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Protection appears to occur even when only one or two of the recommended doses are given
Wary of the stigma of a mental health diagnosis and its toll on their careers

Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues

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Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
For women with cervical and endometrial cancer

ASTRO: Fewer Side Effects With IMRT in Cervical, Endometrial CA

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Patients in conventional radiotherapy arm had more high-level adverse events than those in IMRT arm
Long-acting reversible contraception is highly acceptable even among women who present to initiate short-acting reversible contraception

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Highly Acceptable

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High continuation rates, even among women presenting to initiate short-acting contraception
Hatha yoga is a promising method for treating anxiety

Hatha Yoga Shows Promise in Treating Anxiety

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Comparison with cognitive behavioral therapy needed, authors say
Cesarean section (CS) is associated with increased risk of postpartum venous thromboembolism

Review Links C-Section With Increased Risk of Postpartum VTE

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Meta-analysis shows increased risk is greater after emergency cesarean than after elective cesarean
In young Faroese adults

Mercury Exposure Cancels Cognitive Benefits of Exercise

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Aerobic exercise benefits cognition, but not after high levels of prenatal mercury exposure
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concludes that there is a net benefit for preeclampsia screening with blood pressure measurements throughout pregnancy (B recommendation). These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 27 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Recommends BP Screening for Preeclampsia

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Substantial net benefit for preeclampsia screening with BP measurements throughout pregnancy