Some expectant parents choose to collect colostrum before giving birth. But is prenatal colostrum collection necessary – and is it safe? Heather Ramsey, DNP, APRN-CNM, FACNM, explains what you need to know.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, causes severe emotional and physical symptoms in the days or weeks before a menstrual period. Learn how PMDD differs from premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
A new implantable device placed near the ankle may help reduce urge urinary incontinence by sending scheduled electrical signals to nerves involved in bladder control.
Saline and silicone breast implants have the same basic purpose, but they differ in what fills them, how they feel, and how doctors check them over time. Learning the pros and cons of each can help you choose the option that best fits your body, goals, and comfort level.
Nebraska Medicine plastic surgeons offer some of the most advanced breast reconstruction technology available, alongside care plans tailored to each patient.
Question: I heard that oral sex could cause throat cancer. Is that actually true? Answered by Elizabeth Bradford Bell, MD, otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon.
When Kristen Vlasak chose to participate in the Genetic Insights Project, a research study by Nebraska Medicine, she didn’t think much of it. What Vlasak didn’t realize at the time was that her result would trigger a series of tests that uncovered vital information for her entire family.
Research shows that women may experience different symptoms, risk factors and types of heart disease than men. Understanding these differences could help save lives.
Summer weather is usually a welcome change after a long winter. But when you’re pregnant, heat waves can also add some uncomfortable challenges. OB-GYN Sydney Randall, MD, offers her top three summer pregnancy tips.
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