FDA Confirms Unsafe Levels of Metals in Some Kratom Products
Final laboratory test results support the agency’s public warning about the risk of heavy metals in certain kratom products. News Alerts …read more
Persons Living With Incurable Cancer a Growing, Neglected Group
Through advances in treatment, an ever-increasing number of people are living with metastatic cancer, presenting a host of challenges that require increased attention. Medscape Medical News …read more
How to use coconut oil for vaginal dryness
Some people prefer a more natural approach to relieving vaginal dryness. Pure coconut oil is free from additives, and studies suggest that it is generally safe to use on the skin. Learn more here. …read more
Cancer Risk: 1 Bottle of Wine Equals 5-10 Cigarettes Weekly?
A new study estimated cancer risk associated with drinking moderate levels of alcohol and compared it with the risk associated with smoking. Medscape Medical News …read more
Lifestyle Intervention Improves Fertility in Obese Women
Low-intensity, long-duration intervention may be key to improving overall fertility and spontaneous pregnancy rates in women with obesity having difficulty conceiving. Medscape Medical News …read more
Surgery Tied to Improved Survival in Stage IV Breast Cancer
A retrospective analysis showed that for women with HER2+ stage IV breast cancer, surgery was associated with higher survival rates compared with women who did not undergo surgery. Medscape Medical News …read more
What causes a low libido?
It is common for a person’s libido to fluctuate throughout their life and according to their mood. However, a significant change in libido may be due to an underlying cause. Learn about low libido causes and how to treat them here. …read more
FDA OKs Reintroduction of Tegaserod for IBS-C in Women Under 65
The FDA will allow tegaserod back on the market after an advisory committee recommended its use in women without a history of CV ischemic disease. FDA Approvals …read more
Safe and Cheap Metformin Prevents Type 2 Diabetes Over 15 Years
In long-term follow-up, Diabetes Prevention Program participants randomized to metformin during the trial continue to have lower rates of developing type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News …read more
What the HPV Vaccine Achieved in Only 6 Years
The impact of HPV type 16/18 vaccination: Dr Maurie Markman discusses recent results from a study of cervical precancers from 2008 to 2014. Medscape Oncology …read more