Steroid in fungal meningitis deaths may have reached 23 states
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) – Tennessee confirmed on Friday four more cases of rare fungal meningitis, as health officials in 23 … Continue reading →
View ArticleHormone Therapy May Benefit Some Women’s Hearts
Hormone replacement therapy may do more than ease hot flashes and mood swings. A new study suggests that women who start taking hormones during menopause might get some protection against heart disease...
View ArticleAre unhealthy habits affecting your paycheck?
NEW YORK (Reuters) – If you’re an employee who’s looking to save money or make more of it, here’s a … Continue reading →
View ArticleFree birth control leads to fewer abortions, study shows
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – During a four-year experiment that offered the women of St. Louis, Missouri, free contraceptives – … Continue reading →
View ArticleHPV vaccine may not lead to riskier sex for girls, study shows
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Girls who had been vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) weren’t more likely to get other … Continue reading →
View ArticleFor ‘Pinktober,’ mom wants breast cancer cure, not a ribbon
When her baby was four months old, all fat rolls and curls, Beverly Brehl felt a lump in her right … Continue reading →
View ArticleHigh-protein diet may help some people shed pounds
Dieters who eat meals and snacks high in protein might lose a bit more weight than those who get less protein and more carbohydrates - all other things being equal, a new analysis of past studies...
View ArticleRisky drinking more likely for those living near bars
Does living near a bar encourage people to overindulge, or do heavy drinkers move to neighborhoods with easy access to alcohol? Continue reading →
View ArticleSoy Might Not Prevent Hot Flashes
Tofu, edamame, and soy milk may be healthy foods, but if you are a menopausal woman eating them, they may not do much to prevent hot flashes and night sweats. Continue reading →
View ArticleBarack Obama Wins: What It Means for Health Care
President Barack Obama’s victory in Tuesday’s election ensures that the health reform law, the signature accomplishment of his first term, will move forward. Continue reading →
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