Why older men should do more housework
New research in older adults reveals that women spend more time doing housework than men, and that this has important implications for their health. …read more
Is Antacid Use During Pregnancy Tied to Childhood Asthma?
Pregnant women who take antacids may be more likely to have children who go on to develop asthma than their counterparts who don’t take these medications, a research review suggests. Reuters Health Information …read more
US Influenza Activity Widespread and Intense, May Be Peaking
The US is experiencing a very active flu season and early signs suggest that the season may be severe, federal health officials say, with ‘almost a doubling’ of hospitalizations in just the past week. News Alerts …read more
Sex and self-confidence: Do genital enhancements help?
What is genital cosmetic surgery, what are your options, and what should you look out for? We give you an overview based on specialist insights. …read more
SHEA Updates Contact Precautions Recs for Drug-Resistant Bacteria
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America addresses when hospitals can safely stop protocols in the wake of multidrug-resistant infections and Clostridium difficile infections. Medscape Medical News …read more
ACIP Now Recommends Third Dose of Mumps Vaccine
With the number of cases at a 10-year high, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends an additional dose of a mumps-virus-containing vaccine for people at high risk in an outbreak. Medscape Medical News …read more
Incontinence Drug May Help Sleep Dysfunction in Older Women
An antimuscarinic agent used to treat urinary incontinence improves sleep quality as well as bladder symptoms in older women, new research shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
Hormone Therapy May Head Off Menopausal Depression
Hormone therapy may help prevent the onset of symptoms of depression in the transition to menopause, particularly for women experiencing recent life stressors. Medscape Medical News …read more
CMS Opens Path for Medicaid Work Requirements With Waivers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new guidance today for states to add employment-related requirements to Medicaid through demonstration projects. Medscape Medical News …read more
No Benefit in Frozen Embryo Transfer in Nonpolycystic Women
Two new studies find no clear benefit to the use of frozen embryo transfer among women who are infertile for reasons other than polycystic ovary syndrome. Medscape Medical News …read more