Yesterday’s Washington Post reports on research that may reveal potential causes of schizophrenia starting as early as the womb. Says the article,
Over the past several decades, a steady stream of studies has documented that people born in winter and spring have an increased risk for schizophrenia, a serious mental illness characterized by disordered thinking, hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms.
Explanations for the increased risk have ranged from the astrological — different signs of the zodiac have been associated with various mental problems — to accounts that suggested the risk came from seasonal variations in sunlight.
In recent months and years, scientists have …read more

You ask…
My cycle has been short, light, and almost non-existant for the last three months. A nurse told me that this was ok, as long as it was at least a drop, it was ok, but she said this without examining me or giving me any test. Is this ok? What’s going on?
Lively Women answers…
Well, there are a couple of options here, and the nurse probably figured that it was one of the first few when she told you not to worry about it. But let’s talk about some of the things that could be going on …read more

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, has been in the news a lot lately because of the new HPV vaccine, which is intended to prevent cervical cancer resulting from HPV infection when administered to women ages 9 to 26 years. How has the introduction of this vaccine, marketed by Merck under the trade name Gardasil, changed the face of HPV in medicine?
In “How Should We Counsel Women About HPV Testing?” on Medscape, Susan J. Wysocki, RNC, NP, FAANP,
President and CEO, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, recommends covering the following points when talking with patients about HPV testing and …read more