Keeping up with preventive health care leads to better overall health and well-being. One of the most important preventive visits for women is a well-woman exam. A well-woman exam is an opportunity to check in on all aspects of one’s health including assessing physical and emotional well-being, ensuring all screenings are up to date, and checking in on reproductive health, including any concerns.

Weight loss is the most important treatment for NAFLD/NASH. We recommend patients try to lose 7% to 10% of their body weight through a healthy diet and exercise.

Whether you’ve been on birth control for a short while or almost your whole life, it’s a big decision when and if you decide to stop taking it. Taking that pill at the same time every day has become like second nature. No matter which contraceptive method you’ve chosen, it’s important to understand how your body may react.

My pregnancy was routine and healthy. I loved checking in with the five midwives and getting their unique perspectives. They always took the time to answer my questions during visits. They made me feel safe and confident throughout my entire pregnancy.

When it comes to personal lubricants, there isn’t a single “best choice.” However, Uberlube, Replens and coconut oil are often recommended by gynecologists.

A recent study showed rates of pancreatic cancer in women under age 55 rose 2.4% between 2001 and 2018. In May, E-News correspondent Maria Menounos, 44, revealed she was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer earlier in the year, a high-profile case that seems to reflect the study’s disturbing trend.

There are many reasons people can experience a late period that isn’t due to pregnancy. Read on to learn more.

Researchers and clinicians at Nebraska Medicine and its academic partner, University of Nebraska Medical Center, believe pancreatic cancer can be detected in its earliest stages. That belief is so strong that in 2018, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved establishing the Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

With years of hydrotherapy experience and evidence-based information about the benefits and risks of water birth, Nebraska Medicine nurse midwives can help you decide if it is right for you. If so, they can support you in incorporating that into your birth plan.

Ultrasounds in pregnancy help providers monitor your baby’s health. They can also help predict due dates, reveal your baby’s biological sex, check for complications and more. Read on for answers to your top ultrasound questions.