Study demonstrates benefits of long-acting reversible contraception compared...
New research provides strong scientific evidence that long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) benefits a wider population of potential users than previously thought. Women who tried long-acting...
View ArticleResearchers close in on new ways to prevent child tooth decay
Around 2,700 Victorian children aged 0-6 years are hospitalised each year for preventable dental conditions—most of them requiring treatment of dental decay under general anaesthetic.
View ArticleDanish study links contraceptive use to risk of depression
Aside from pesky side effects like nausea and headaches, hormonal contraceptives are generally considered quite safe and effective. But researchers Wednesday identified a heightened risk of an...
View ArticleRisk of frailty associated with changes in oral function
(HealthDay)—Aging is tied to changes in oral function, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
View ArticleVitamin D doesn't improve glucose measures
(HealthDay)—Weekly doses of vitamin D do not improve oral glucose tolerance or markers of glycemic status among those at risk for diabetes, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in Diabetes,...
View ArticleBefore you freak out about birth control and depression, read this
Some recent headlines and news stories claiming the birth control pill is linked to depression have overstated the findings of a new study and caused panic among some women. Some journalists have...
View ArticlePoor young women at greater risk of unintended pregnancies
Poor women have fewer but longer relationships, use contraceptives less frequently and use less effective methods than women from more advantaged backgrounds, according to a new University of Michigan...
View ArticleRegular dental visits may help prevent pneumonia, study shows
That twice-yearly trip to the dentist could do more than keep teeth and gums healthy: It may decrease the risk of pneumonia by reducing bacteria in the mouth, suggests research being presented at...
View ArticleLow-dose isotretinoin therapeutic for seborrhea
(HealthDay)—For patients with moderate-to-severe seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis, low-dose oral isotretinoin can be therapeutic, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in the International...
View ArticlePharmacogenetic analyses can optimize clomipramine dosing
(HealthDay)—Pharmacogenetic analysis can help optimize clomipramine doses in patients who do not respond to standard-dose treatment, according to a report published online Oct. 31 in the Journal of...
View ArticleReproductive history and hormone use may affect women's cognitive function
In a study of healthy postmenopausal women, reproductive life events related to sex hormones, including earlier age at menarche, later age at last pregnancy, length of reproductive period, and use of...
View ArticleTreating cholera in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew
Since Dr. Adam Levine arrived in Haiti in late October, he's been managing a cholera treatment unit for International Medical Corps. Hurricane Matthew devastated the area on Oct. 4, creating conditions...
View ArticleTracking blood sugar in pregnancy might lower heart defect risk for baby
(HealthDay)—Increases in a woman's blood sugar levels during early pregnancy may affect her baby's risk of congenital heart defects, a new study suggests.
View ArticleWhy lovebirds have better teeth
Being struck by Cupid's arrow can be good for your teeth.
View ArticleTeen stalking victims: Analysis of consequences reveals disturbing trends
Stalking is a widely recognized public health concern, yet little information is available about stalking behaviors among teenage victims. The teen years are a formative period during which boundaries...
View ArticleFirst-ever study shows e-cigarettes cause damage to gum tissue
A University of Rochester Medical Center study suggests that electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes.
View ArticleGood news for kids recovering from complex pneumonia
In some good news for families of children recovering from complex pneumonia, doctors recommend in a study published by Pediatrics it's better to send kids home from the hospital with oral instead of...
View ArticleAcne treatment often not in line with current guidelines
(HealthDay)—Among U.K. general practitioners, acne treatment is often not in accordance with current guidelines, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American...
View ArticleMouth cancer rates soar over 20 years
A new Cancer Research UK analysis reveals that rates of mouth (oral) cancer have jumped by 68 per cent in the UK over the last 20 years, today (Friday).
View ArticleEngineers develop first-ever capsule to treat hemophilia
In the near future, hemophiliacs could be able to treat their disease by simply swallowing a capsule.
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