How the pelvis, and not bipedalism, gave humans their narrow hips
The anatomy of our pelvis is a result of an evolutionary trade-off, but perhaps it's not the one we thought
Stem cells can give new life to ovaries and potentially restore fertility
Stem cells enhanced ovarian function and egg retrieval in patients with premature ovarian insufficiency
In the future, a simple blood test could identify who will develop pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal mortality, and symptoms don't manifest until late in a pregnancy
A new probiotic gel made of "good" bacteria helps treat yeast infections
This gel eliminates the need for antifungal remedies, which can cause recurrent infections
A version of this article originally appeared onĀ Science Friday
Cervical mucus is an unsung indicator of women's health
This amazing hydrogel is also your vagina's gatekeeper, protecting you from pathogens
Certain vaginal bacteria could help protect women from STIs
Some species of Lactobacillus appear to be protective against chlamydia
Why scientists are exploring sleep deprivation as a treatment for depression
With an important caveat, losing sleep appears to have significant short-term effects on depression