New research shows a strong link between cesarean sections and the development of chronic pelvic pain, urging a reevaluation of C-section rates.

Mailing a stool-based test directly to people's homes is the most effective strategy for increasing colorectal cancer screening rates.

Early glucocorticoid initiation among patients with GCA was associated with a reduced risk for relapse and lower prednisone doses during tapering.

A new vaccine aimed at a common cancer gene mutation could help stop aggressive pancreatic cancers from coming back.

A woman’s sense of mental well-being is the strongest predictor of how fearful she is about childbirth, according to a study.

An observational study shows that facial expression pain scales can be a reliable tool for assessing postoperative pain intensity in recovering patients.

Physician attire impacts patients' perceptions of professionalism, trust, and communication, but perceptions are highly context-dependent.

Diagnostic laparoscopy and diagnoses of pelvic peritoneal endometriosis were more common among adolescent girls than adult women.

US health officials have informed more than half a dozen leading medical organizations that they will no longer be invited to participate in developing vaccination recommendations.

A new meta-analysis found gabapentinoids are effective for treating neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injury despite a risk of side effects.

An artificial intelligence (AI) system can train surgeons to place a clamp on the renal artery using a phantom kidney.

The use of products contaminated with B. cepecia may result in local infections and possibly more serious infections in immunocompromised individuals.