Half of US Cancer Survivors Drink Alcohol
First-ever large study on the drinking habits of cancer survivors found that about one in three exceed moderate drinking levels and one in five are binge drinkers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Does talc powder cause ovarian cancer?
Scientists using the largest data set yet saw no link between powder use in the genital area and ovarian cancer. But they urge caution. …read more
Abortion home remedies: Risks and what to know
Abortion home remedies are rarely safe or effective. In this article, learn about the other options for people looking to end their pregnancy at home. …read more
Healthy Lifestyle Adds Up to a Decade More of Disease-Free Life
Following a healthy lifestyle could increase life expectancy free of cancer, CVD, and diabetes by up to 10 years in people in their middle years, suggests a large US analysis. Medscape Medical News …read more
CDK4/6 Inhibitors for Breast Cancer: Who Does, Doesn’t Benefit?
In an effort to improve patient selection for CDK4/6 inhibitor use for metastatic breast cancer, US FDA staff conducted a pooled analysis of clinical trial data. Medscape Medical News …read more
Hormone Exposure and Risk for Dementia Later in Life
What does a woman’s cumulative exposure to hormones mean for later cognitive health? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
What to know about PMS and depression
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can cause physical symptoms as well as emotional or mental issues, including some that are similar to the symptoms of depression. Learn more about these PMS symptoms here. …read more
Unnecessary Pelvic Exams, Pap Tests Common in Young Women
Most bimanual pelvic exams and Pap tests in adolescents and young women were not medically indicated, putting patients at risk for harm without demonstrated commensurate benefit, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
A ‘Healthy’ Baby With Developmental Delay: Could It Be Zika?
Infants with congenital Zika virus exposure may appear healthy at birth. How would you monitor such patients? Test your knowledge with these three cases. CDC Expert Commentary …read more
Chest pains during pregnancy: What to know
A range of factors can cause chest pain during pregnancy, and some are more serious than others. Here, learn about these issues and when to see a doctor. …read more