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HEART HEALTH December 30, 2016

Dietary magnesium tied to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

A diet rich in magnesium - found in foods like leafy greens, fish, nuts and whole grains - may help lower the risk of chronic health problems like heart disease and diabetes, a research review suggests.

MEDICAL RESEARCH December 23, 2016

Older women with breast cancer still left out of medical trials

Older women are still underrepresented in medical trials evaluating treatments for breast cancer, according to a new study.

Health Care December 22, 2016

OB-GYNs urge colleagues to create welcoming environments for trans teens

Obstetricians and gynecologists should create welcoming environments in their offices for transgender adolescents and should know how to care for those patients, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

Pregnancy December 21, 2016

Sleep apnea tied to diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy

Pregnant women who experience certain breathing problems during sleep may be more likely to develop complications like high blood pressure and diabetes, recent U.S. research suggests.

Men's Health December 21, 2016

8 ways low testosterone affects your body

Testosterone is crucial for building muscle and fueling your sex drive.

ENDOCRINE December 15, 2016

Parasitic worm eats woman’s kidney, kills her

A Czech woman went to the hospital after suffering from severe stomach pain, only for doctors to discover a huge parasite in her kidneys, which eventually led to her death, Central European News reported.

Children's Health December 13, 2016

Baby teethers may contain low levels of BPA, study finds

Next time you hand your baby a teething ring to soothe her aching gums, you may be unwittingly exposing her to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and potentially affecting her development, new research published Wednesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology suggests.

Outbreaks December 8, 2016

Athletes may need to work more than the rest of us to avoid the flu

Athletes who cram in extra workouts over the holidays to avoid packing on extra pounds also need to take extra precautions to avoid getting sick, recent guidelines stress.

Pregnancy December 7, 2016

Skin-to-skin contact after birth good for mom and baby

Skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns immediately after birth can be used to promote breastfeeding and may give babies a better start in life, according to a new review of existing evidence.

DENTAL HEALTH December 7, 2016

5 reasons your gums bleed when you brush

The night before a teeth cleaning, most of us like to get in there deep.

Sexual Health December 6, 2016

IUDS, implants may be best birth control for women with diabetes

The two most effective hormonal birth control methods for women in general are also excellent options for women with diabetes, according to a new study.