Health
Feds close insurance loopholes on preventive care
From contraception to colonoscopies, the Obama administration Monday closed a series of insurance loopholes on coverage of preventive care.
May 11, 2015
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Health
Teen birth rate falls in US
The birth rate among US teenagers has continued to decline, but health authorities said Tuesday that even greater strides could be made if more teens used long-acting forms of contraception.
Apr 7, 2015
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Neuroscience
People who suffer migraine headaches may be at double the risk of stroke
People who suffer migraine headaches with auras are at roughly double the risk of suffering the most common type of stroke.
Mar 25, 2015
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Medications
Scientist considered father of birth control pill dies
Carl Djerassi, the chemist widely considered the father of the birth control pill, has died.
Feb 1, 2015
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Medical research
Blocking excessive division of cell powerhouses reduces liver cell death in cholestasis
The power plants that fuel liver cells rapidly splinter when exposed to bile salts that aid digestion, prompting cell death, but blocking this excessive fission appears to protect the liver, scientists report.
Dec 22, 2014
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Pediatrics
How to bring the teen pregnancy rate down
Teen pregnancy is a public health problem in the United States. According to 2010 estimates, girls aged 15-19 years accounted for 614,000 pregnancies in the US. An additional 11,000 pregnancies were recorded in girls younger ...
Nov 19, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows contraceptive pills can alter a woman's view of sexual attractiveness of her mate
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers working at Florida State University have found evidence that suggests that women's use of birth control pills can have an impact on how attractive she views her spouse, sexual satisfaction with ...
Health
FDA: Supplements, meds can be dangerous mix
(HealthDay)—Taking vitamins or other dietary supplements along with medication can be dangerous, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Nov 4, 2014
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Cardiology
Diets high in fruit, vegetables, whole grains and nuts among factors to lower first-time stroke risk
Eating Mediterranean or DASH-style diets, regularly engaging in physical activity and keeping your blood pressure under control can lower your risk of a first-time stroke, according to updated AHA/ASA guideline published ...
Oct 29, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Eight ways to prevent breast cancer
Breast cancer. Just reading those words can make many women worry. And that's natural. Nearly everyone knows someone touched by the disease.
Oct 2, 2014
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