News: women's health

You're eating a healthy, balanced diet and hitting the gym every night, yet the needle on the scale keeps creeping up. What's going on here?

C-sections are major abdominal surgeries which require a longer recovery time than a vaginal birth, and reasons for having them vary from being medical emergencies to precautions that keep mom...

For women, lots of not-so-pleasant reproductive problems affect your daily life. But what if you have a tilted uterus? Should you worry?

Preeclampsia can be life-threatening for both mom and baby, so catching and treating it early is very important to lower the chances of further problems.

When you get a manicure—or give yourself one—should you cut your cuticles? Erika Summers, MD, a dermatologist at University of Utah Health, discusses the risks.

Have you ever wondered the difference between a midwife and an OB/GYN? While both play crucial roles in maternal health care, understanding the differences can help patients make the best...

Jaymie Maines delivered her first son stillborn. The loss left her family devasted. She was referred to Dr. Robert Silver at University of Utah Health who helped her deliver 3...

Baby's first ultrasound is a joyous moment for expecting parents excited to get a sneak peek of their bundle of joy. While these non-medical photo sessions are physically safe, expecting...

When simple daily tasks cause ongoing pain on the thumb side of your wrist, you may have De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. Although the name sounds complicated, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a...