Medical News Today: What causes sweating around the vagina?

Sweating in the area around the vagina is a normal part of the body’s heat regulation. However, excessive sweat may cause discomfort and irritation. Several factors can contribute to increased sweating in the groin region. The vagina itself cannot sweat as it does not have any sweat glands. However, the external genitalia around the vagina… Read More: Medical News Today: What causes sweating around the vagina? »

Newborn babies' brain responses to being touched on the face measured for the first time

A newborn baby’s brain responds to being touched on the face, according to new research co-led by UCL. Babies use this sense of touch — facial somatosensation — to find and latch onto their mother’s nipple, and should have this ability from birth. Premature babies often have difficulty feeding, and underdevelopment of their facial sensitivity… Read More: Newborn babies' brain responses to being touched on the face… »

Vaginal Seeding: What Is It, And Should You Do It?

Microbiome, good bacteria in human gastrointestinal tractGetty The human microbiome has become a recognized entity unto itself, thought to provide necessary genetic material from bacteria in our bodies to help fight infection and regulate bodily functions, particularly the immune system and gastrointestinal system. There has been increasing interest in creating a more robust microbiome for newborn infants. … Read More: Vaginal Seeding: What Is It, And Should You Do It? »

Hormone therapy for depression: Are the risks worth the benefits?

When you think of menopause, you might think of hot flashes and night sweats. But many women also experience symptoms of depression. The risk of depression doubles or even quadruples during the menopausal transition, which has researchers looking for ways to address — or even prevent — the problem. One study published in JAMA Psychiatry… Read More: Hormone therapy for depression: Are the risks worth the benefits? »