Obama Administration to Challenge Judge’s Ruling on ‘Morning-After’ Pill
2013-05-01
Move follows FDA ruling that females aged 15 or older could get Plan B drug without a prescriptionContinue Reading
Plan B Pill Approved for Sale Without a Prescription
2013-05-01
For females aged 15 and olderContinue Reading
Implants May Delay Breast Cancer Detection, Raise Death Risk
2013-05-01
Study found one-fourth higher odds of being diagnosed with later-stage diseaseContinue Reading
FDA Approves ‘Morning-After’ Pill Without a Prescription
2013-05-01
Females aged 15 or older to gain access to Plan B drug over-the-counterContinue Reading
Women Smokers More Likely to Get Colon Cancer Than Men: Study
2013-04-30
Just a few cigarettes a day raises their risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke Tied to Lower ‘Good’ Cholesterol in Teen Girls
2013-04-30
Living with smokers may raise risk for heart disease, study suggestsContinue Reading
New Guidelines Suggest HIV Screening for All Adults
2013-04-29
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says effectiveness of newer treatments, especially if given early, prompted changeContinue Reading
Your Voice Carries Sexual Cues, Study Finds
2013-04-29
Women prefer deep voices, men attracted to high-pitched, breathy tonesContinue Reading
Cosmetic Procedures for Arms on the Rise, Plastic Surgeons Say
2013-04-29
Vast majority of patients are womenContinue Reading
Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement
2013-04-29
A caregiver dedicated solely to the baby should be present, organization advisesContinue Reading
Race, Income Tied to Breast Cancer Treatment Delays, Reduced Survival
2013-04-25
Study of young women found big difference if treatment started within 2 weeks versus 6 weeksContinue Reading
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Tied to Risk for Other Cancers
2013-04-23
Findings come from two large, long-term studies of U.S. health professionalsContinue Reading
Ultrasound Best Detector of Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancies, Study Finds
2013-04-23
Women with symptoms in early pregnancy shouldn’t rely on clinical exam alone, experts sayContinue Reading
Mammograms Can Measure How Breast Cancer Drug Is Working: Study
2013-04-22
Those on tamoxifen who showed reduction in breast density had 50 percent lower risk of death within 15 yearsContinue Reading