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Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

A Mother’s Fight for Life and a Few More Weeks With Her Sons #tofersen4lisa

Lisa Stockman-Mauriello is dying from ALS, but a pharmaceutical company, Biogen, is trialing a new drug called Torfersen that may buy her a little extra time.

Why Should I Critically Appraise Health News?

Critical appraisal of healthcare news and opinion is essential in the modern world. This simple act can guide more informed decisions.

Ovulation Calculator

There are about 6 days during each menstrual cycle when you can get pregnant. This is called your fertile window. Use the calculator to see which days you are most likely to be fertile.