What you should know about non-hormonal birth control
A look at non-hormonal birth control, contraception that does not rely on hormones. Included is detail on barrier methods and permanent solutions. …read more
EU Regulators to Review Fibroid Drug for Possible Liver Risk
Reports of liver damage and transplants have surfaced regarding ulipristal acetate (Esmya), now before the FDA for approval to treat uterine fibroids. News Alerts …read more
How to lose weight by having sex
Looking to burn off a few pounds before the peak holiday season? Find out how sex can help you lose weight by burning calories and staving off hunger. …read more
What’s the secret to younger-looking skin? Study sheds light
Women who look much younger than their age have specific gene expression patterns, researchers reveal. The results could be used to combat skin aging. …read more
Puppy brigade reports for duty
A therapy dog program at a children’s hospital provides comfort for pediatric patients and families facing the unfamiliar and a sense of normalcy that makes a frightening hospital experience less so. …read more
IBS: Five facts you need to know
Irritable bowel syndrome affects over a tenth of the population globally, but many go undiagnosed. Nobody knows what causes it, however. Find out more. …read more
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