Lasker Awards Go to HPV Vaccine Researchers, Planned Parenthood
A third award was for research on nutrient-activated TOR (target of rapamycin) proteins that regulate cell growth. News Alerts …read more
Do breasts hurt when they grow? A guide for teenagers
We answer the common questions that people may have about breast development. Learn about the stages of breast development, and how to relieve breast ache. …read more
PharMEDium Recalls Oxytocin Products Because of Subpotency
The recall covers all unexpired lots of oxytocin compounded with lactated Ringer’s or lactated Ringer’s and dextrose products produced between July 6, 2017, and August 29, 2017. News Alerts …read more
Cancer: Existing drug may prevent treatment-induced infertility
Researchers have found that a drug once tested as an anti-cancer treatment may actually help to prevent female infertility caused by cancer radiotherapy. …read more
Breast cancer charities: How to make an impact
There are many breast cancer charities to donate to, but where will a donation make the most impact? We look at the different breast cancer charities. …read more
PRAC: Pull Modified-Release Paracetamol From Market
The EMA committee cites ‘risks to patients from the complex way these medicines release paracetamol into the body after an overdose.’ News Alerts …read more
Breast-feeding tied to lower risk of endometriosis diagnosis
A new study finds that women who breast-feed have a lower risk of being diagnosed with endometriosis, with longer duration conferring the lowest risk. …read more
Type 2 diabetes risk four times higher in women with PCOS
New research finds that women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at a much greater risk of type 2 diabetes than women without the syndrome. …read more
The Safest Methods for Inducing Abortion
Dr Kovacs summarizes an opinion paper that describes the safest methods for abortion induction. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
High cholesterol diagnosis tied to lower breast cancer risk
Study of 14 years of data on 1 million people found significantly lower odds of breast cancer and premature death in women diagnosed with high cholesterol. …read more