Douching linked to dangerous chemicals in blood
Emerging evidence links vaginal douches with higher blood concentrations of potentially harmful chemicals, which may contribute to adverse health effects. …read more
Work and family demands may impact women’s heart health
A new Brazilian study has found that stress arising from balancing work and family life can detrimentally affect women’s cardiovascular health. …read more
EU Panel Backs Drugs for Hypoglycemia, Osteoporosis
After an initial no, CHMP backs romosozumab for severe osteoporosis with high fracture risk; Baqsimi is the first nasally administered treatment for severe hypoglycemia. International Approvals …read more
FDA Expands Xofluza to People at High-Risk for Flu Complications
People at high risk for serious flu complications are those with conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, morbid obesity, or adults aged 65 years or older. FDA Approvals …read more
Knee, Hip Steroid Injections May Speed Joint Damage
With evidence that steroid injections may speed joint destruction in some patients with osteoarthritis, experts stress the need for informed consent about potential risks and benefits of injections. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to do if you cannot feel an IUD’s strings
An IUD has strings that hang down into the vagina. People should locate these strings regularly to make sure that the IUD is still in place. Learn why the IUD strings might be missing and what to do here. …read more
What to know about cramping and IUDs
Many people experience cramping after the insertion or removal of an IUD. Cramping usually disappears fairly quickly. However, some people may experience cramping for days or months after the procedure. Learn more about IUD-related cramping here. …read more
Proton Beam Therapy Completes Step Toward Breast Cancer Use
Phase 2 trial findings show rates of disease control and toxicity that are similar to historic standards, paving the way for randomized trials. Medscape Medical News …read more
Estrogen exposure may stave off cognitive decline in women
New research suggests that estrogen exposure and hormone replacement therapy can help maintain cognitive health in postmenopausal women. …read more
Global Blood Supply Estimates Show a Significant Unmet Need
Many countries are critically short of blood and current targets for blood collection are often inadequate to meet local needs, according to a newly published study. Medscape Medical News …read more