Social Networking Sites May Help Smokers Kick the Habit
2013-10-18
Users built strong connections to others, felt more empowered to quit, study foundContinue Reading
Doc Dispels Common Myths About Head Lice
2013-10-18
Parents should be reassured that personal hygiene has nothing to do with the problemContinue Reading
Pricey Cigarettes, Smoke-Free Homes Help Curb Habit, Study Suggests
2013-10-17
Findings especially applicable to low-income smokersContinue Reading
Meds That Prevent HIV Infection Don’t Spur Risky Behavior: Study
2013-10-17
HIV-negative people who know they’re protected do not increase their sexual risk-taking, research showsContinue Reading
Immune Protein Found to Block HIV Spread in Some People
2013-10-16
Cells’ second-line defense, found in a rare few, could cut need for long-term drug therapy, researchers sayContinue Reading
High Out-of-Pocket Costs Called a Hidden ‘Side Effect’ of Treatment
2013-10-16
Some doctors say it’s time to discuss financial aspects with patientsContinue Reading
Lawsuits Involving Laser Treatments by Non-Docs on the Rise
2013-10-16
Medical-grade lasers can cause burning and cell damage to skin, experts warnContinue Reading
Study Sees No Suicide Risk From Stop-Smoking Drugs
2013-10-15
U.S. and some other countries have issued safety warnings about the productsContinue Reading
Chemicals and Conception
2013-10-15
How do BPA and phthalates affect a healthy couples’ fertility and miscarriage risk?Continue Reading
Plastics Chemicals Tied to Reproductive Woes for Both Sexes
2013-10-14
Early studies found higher miscarriage rates in women, lowered fertility in menContinue Reading
Buttocks-Enhancing Procedures Please Patients, Small Study Finds
2013-10-11
Technique uses liposuction, fat injections to produce curvier backsides, but not without potential risks
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Obamacare Should Help Those With Mental Health Issues, Advocates Say
2013-10-11
Easier access, coverage for pre-existing conditions among some of the benefits cited
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Woman Battling Multiple Health Issues Refuses to Take ‘No’ From Her Insurer
2013-10-11
Quinn Nystrom of Minnesota said residential treatment saved her lifeContinue Reading
When a Kiss Is More Than Just a Kiss
2013-10-11
Study suggests it may help you size up potential long-term matesContinue Reading