Rachel Zimlich, RN, BSN

New research led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases reveals sustained antibody levels in infants born to vaccinated mothers, underscoring the importance of maternal vaccination in safeguarding newborns against COVID-19.

A recent study looks at the impact COVID-19 had on human papillomavirus vaccination rates in New York City and Long Island.

A study reveals how personalized digital health tools, such as a Digital Personal Health Librarian, leveraging electronic health records, social data, and advanced technologies, can not only enhance wellness care and preventive health but also significantly improve the uptake of interventions like HPV vaccination.

Authors from a recently published study suggest African American women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) need improved education about their potential risk for cervical cancer and HPV, according to their study results.

As awareness spreads on the adverse impact caused by postpartum hemorrhage, investigators are working to streamline management.

A recent study showed an association between menopause and increased glaucoma risk, with a potential for estrogen-based treatment.

Experts still advocate for breast milk, but pediatricians must be able to offer advice on all options for feeding babies.

Period poverty isn’t just an issue in third-world countries or among low-income women. Across the United States, women of all ages still struggle to afford menstrual products.

Rates of endometriosis are generally higher in leaner women, yet there still seems to be a connection between the presence and placement of fat tissue and the development of endometriosis. One study team sought to find out why.

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)—commonly known as a yeast infection—is a problem many women face at some point. About half of all women have had at least 1 of these infections clinical diagnosed, and between 6% and 10% are believed to develop a recurrent form of this condition with 3 to 4 or more episodes in a single year, according to a new report.

There are a lot of things women can worry about during pregnancy, but a new study suggests that some mothers need even more warnings than others.

Many new therapies have been developed over the past decade to treat disorders that are often present at birth and early treatment can lead to better outcomes. However, the screenings for newborns have been slow to adapt.

There are a number of effective treatments, but a recent study sought to investigate how well oral contraceptives in particular could help reduce symptoms—while preserving sexual quality of life—in women with particularly severe forms of endometriosis.

Age of first menarche has long been seen as a girl's start to puberty, but breast development may be a better fit.

For infants with milk allergies, finding a formula that won't cause a reaction is key to happy feeding times. Parents face a dizzying array of options. Here's a look at them.