More Americans Getting Tested for HIV, Diagnosis Delays Down
The interval from HIV infection to diagnosis has decreased in recent years, but diagnosis delays continue to be substantial in certain groups. Medscape Medical News …read more
Exercise alone does not achieve weight loss
Exercise alone is unlikely to help you shift the pounds, a new study finds. Instead, physical activity should be combined with a healthful diet. …read more
Is there a link between menopause and an underactive thyroid?
In this article, we examine whether there is a link between menopause and an underactive thyroid, and how the two may affect each other. …read more
Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease More Prevalent in Blacks
ICAD is prevalent in older adults, especially black men, and should be an important consideration when evaluating reasons for stroke, researchers say. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about monophasic birth control
Learn about the monophasic birth control pill, a form of contraception. This article examines its uses, benefits, and possible side effects. …read more
HPV Testing Alone: Ready for Cervical Cancer Screening?
Cotesting with both Pap smear and HPV testing is unlikely to detect cancer cases that wouldn’t be found using HPV testing alone, say researchers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Oral Contraceptives Linked to Suicide
The researchers call for greater awareness of the possibility that hormonal contraceptives can affect mood, particularly in adolescent girls. Medscape Medical News …read more
Do you gain weight with a birth control implant?
A look at birth control implants and weight gain. Included is information on the causes of weight gain and other birth control implant side effects. …read more
What are the best birth control pills for PCOS
A look at some of the best birth control pills for PCOS. Included is detail on how birth control can affect PCOS and the best non-pill options. …read more
Obesity: Five surprising facts
Obesity rates are on the rise. But did you know that weight gain tends to sneak up, and that our diet influences our children’s genes? …read more