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Pregnancy January 8, 2016

Oral contraceptive use early in pregnancy not tied to defects

Women who accidentally keep taking oral contraceptives after becoming pregnant shouldn't worry about birth defects, a new study suggests.

Women's Health January 5, 2016

DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams

A vaginal suppository containing the hormone known as DHEA is a good alternative to estrogen for treating vaginal issues related to menopause, according to a new trial.

Men's Health January 4, 2016

Men with heart disease don't know risks for erectile dysfunction

Few men with heart disease know the condition is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction or understand all of the things they can do to make sexual difficulties less likely, a Polish study suggests.

MEDICAL RESEARCH December 31, 2015

More US women using unapproved menopause hormones

A growing number of U.S. women are filling prescriptions for unregulated hormones to ease menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, a recent study suggests.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH December 30, 2015

Should frail or demented patients have defibrillators implanted?

Frailty and brain health should be taken into account when determining whether patients should have a defibrillator implanted in their chest, suggests a new study.

HEALTH December 29, 2015

Slightly elevated blood sugar linked to kidney damage risk

People whose blood sugar levels are in the borderline range - higher than normal, but not yet diabetic - might still have an increased risk of kidney problems, a Norwegian study suggests.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH December 29, 2015

Type 2 diabetes increases dementia risk

People with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for dementia in general.

Thyroid Disease December 29, 2015

4 steps you can take to avoid thyroid problems

If you don’t have a thyroid problem, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about that butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, which helps regulate metabolism and body temperature (among other things).

HEART HEALTH December 24, 2015

Social factors influence 'metabolic syndrome' risk around menopause

For women in midlife, risk factors for heart disease and diabetes tend to become more common, and social factors may influence who is most vulnerable to developing them, a new study from Korea suggests.

Men's Health December 23, 2015

Fitness more protective among normal-weight people

Aerobic fitness is generally tied to a longer life, but the same can't be said for obese people, according to new research.

Children's Health December 22, 2015

14-year-old Illinois boy gets new liver thanks to Facebook post

Anthony Parello was in desperate need of a liver transplant when his mom turned to Facebook to find the 14-year-old a match.