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17-Year-Olds Now Have Access to Emergency Contraception
Seventeen-year-olds will have access to emergency contraception without a prescription, the US Food...
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However Cute, Pets Still Can Hurt Their Owners
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that many Americans,...
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Male Circumcision May Prevent Two Common STDs
Male circumcision appears to offer more protection to men than previously estimated, according to...
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WHO: HIV Prevalence among the Elderly Very High
While public health campaigns remain largely focused on the young, the number of older people...
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Aspirin Found to Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
Long-term use of aspirin or other similar nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce the risk...
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Merck’s Gardasil Denied Approval Once Again
The Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Gardasil for women 27 to 45 for the...
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Expanded Use of Merck’s Gardasil Postponed Once Again
The situation of Merck’s papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil is uncertain after the Food and...
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Merck’s Gardasil For Older Women, Put On Hold By The FDA
There has been talk in the medical world of allowing the administration of Merck & Co’s...
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Colonoscopies –Not Perfect, But Highly Recommended
A Canadian study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concluded that colonoscopies may...
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Is The Internet Better Than Sex?
The conclusions reached by a recent survey point out that the Internet is quickly becoming an...
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US Adults Would Rather Give Up Sex, Than Internet
Americans would rather navigate the Internet than have sex, according to a new study carried out by...
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Vitamins C, E Fail To Cut Prostate Cancer Risk
Two large trials revealed that selenium, vitamin E and C didn’t reduce the risk of developing...
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Testosterone Patch Helps Postmenopausal Women Recover Their Libido
Postmenopausal women may often suffer from no or low libido. On average, studies have shown that...
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B Vitamins Don’t Fight Cancer
New research published in Tuesday’s Journal of the American
Medical Association comes to...
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If You Suffer From Any Kind Of Sexual Dysfunction, Do Something About It!
A study led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and published in the November issue...
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Sexual Problems Not A Bothering Issue For Most Women
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston discovered that almost five in ten women...
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Many Women Experience Sexual Problems But Aren’t Concerned About It
Men shouldn’t be so contented with their bedroom performance and convinced that they leave their...
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Study: Excessive Alcohol Intake Shrinks Your Brain
If you’re one of those people liking their daily shots of
alcohol, here is another good reason to...
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Genetic Test Could ID Down Syndrome, Safer than Current Tests
Pregnant women may find out whether their baby is likely to
be born with Down syndrome or other...
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Flu Season Is Almost Here, Get Vaccinated, CDC Recommends
In an attempt to reduce the number of people getting
influenza or dying from it, on Wednesday, the...
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Abortion Rate - The Lowest in 30 Years But Still High Among Minorities
Abortion rates in the United States appear to have
declined significantly in the past 30 years...
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Shorter, More Intense Radiation Proves Effective For Breast Cancer
Women suffering from breast cancer in its incipient stage
could benefit from a shorter, more...
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Update:Men With Traditional Views On Gender Roles Earn More
The world has developed and together with it, the way men
and women think about their position...
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The Storm Is Over for the Spears Family
No family is perfect. And the Spears women make no
exception. Britney Spears’ mom, Lynne, talked...
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Golden Girl Estelle Getty Dies at Age 84
Estelle Getty, an actress famous especially for her Emmy
Award-winning role on “The Golden Girls”...
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Swedish Study: More Sexual Satisfaction For 70-Year-Olds
More 70-year-olds are having good sex more often and enjoying it more than
their correspondents...
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2008 Kids Count Data Book
The situation of children in the United States shows slight signs of
improvement from 2000 to...
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No Politeness in War of Words between Eastwood, Lee
It all started last month, at the 61st edition of the Cannes Film Festival, when Spike Lee...
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‘My Beautiful Mommy’ – A Guide into Plastic Surgery for Children
Becoming more concerned about the way plastic surgeries affect
families, and, especially children,...
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Mommy's Tummy Tuck Explained in Children's Book
A Florida
plastic surgeon has penned a pinkish, sparkling children’s book that...
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FDA Makes Plan B Available for 17-Year-Olds without Prescription
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday said it will allow 17-year-olds to get the...
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Black Patients Less Likely to Get Appropriate Care for Lung Cancer
Racial disparities are still present in the American medical system when it comes to lung cancer....
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Cholesterol Drug Crestor Reduces Risk of Vein Clots As Well
Besides reducing the incidence of heart attacks and stroke, AstraZeneca’s cholesterol drug...
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Older Adults More Impaired after Drinking
Being old and wiser doesn’t necessarily mean you’re also resistant to alcohol....
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10-Year-Old Girl Dies of Flu in Long Island
A Levittown elementary school student died over the weekend apparently because influenza,...
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Physical Activity May Cut Colon Cancer Risk
Many studies have shown that physical activity helps the body get rid of extra pounds, thus...
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Study Finds that Obese Mothers Are Likely to Have Babies With Birth Defects
Researchers led by Katherine Stothard at Newcastle University in Great Britain found that the range...
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Obesity in Pregnancy May Result in Birth Defects
Obese pregnant women are at great risk of having babies with a wide range of birth defects,...
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CDC: Flu Season at Peak, Get Your Vaccine Now!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an increased number of people getting...
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Fewer Calories Equals Improved Memory
According to the findings of a new study, eating fewer calories may be the answer to memory...
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In Vitro Fertilization Treatments, an Option to Reconsider for Women Under 35
A new study raises hopes for young couples who decide to choose in vitro fertilization. In the...
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Hormone Therapy Might Shrink Brain
A study was conducted on the hormone replacement therapy used in women to relieve symptoms of...
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Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Brain Shrinkage
Estrogen hormone therapy, a treatment given to alleviate some symptoms of menopause, may shrink...
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Merck’s Gardasil For Older Women, Put On Hold By The FDA
There has been talk in the medical world of allowing the administration of Merck & Co’s...
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Expanded Use of Merck’s Gardasil Postponed By FDA
The situation of Merck’s papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil is uncertain after the Food...
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Merck’s Gardasil Further Delayed
Merck has developed a vaccine which is supposed to prevent cervical-cancer in women, but the use of...
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An Early C-Section Is Definitely Not The Best Choice
According to a new study, early elective cesarean sections pose serious risks to newborns. The...
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Obese Women at High Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Researchers Say
It is a known fact that obesity has something to do cancer. New research appearing in the journal...
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Seniors Must Be Careful With Their Medication
A newly released survey shows that about 4 percent of older adults in the United States combine...
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Older Americans Use Dangerous Drug Combos, Survey Finds
A nationwide survey revealed that nearly one in 15 older Americans or 2.2 million people are...
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Even A Little Extra Weight Leads to Heart Failure
Even a little extra weight plus physical inactivity can raise the risk of heart failure,...
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Levels of Two Proteins Help Predict Ovarian Cancer Survival
A woman’s chance of surviving ovarian cancer may be linked to levels of two proteins, US...
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Quit Smoking to Prevent Colon Cancer! Smoking Increases the Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Smoking increases the risk of getting colon
cancer by about 18 percent and the risk of dying from...
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Deaths Caused By Heart Attacks, Strokes Decline But For How Long?
Deaths caused by heart attacks and strokes have declined by about 30 percent since 1999 most...
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Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Vaccine, the Best Option for Protection against Influenza
In an attempt to encourage people to get
their flu shot, the Centers for Disease Control and...
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Vitamins C, E And Selenium Fail To Cut Prostate Cancer Risk
Two large trials revealed that selenium, vitamin E and C didn’t reduce the risk of developing...
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Women More Likely Than Men To Die From Severe Heart Attack
A new study suggests that women are less
likely than men to get proper care after being...
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The National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here! Get Your Shot!
National Influenza Vaccination Week is set for Dec. 8 – 12. Therefore,
Americans are all invited...
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One Third Of Americans Don’t Meet Minimum Levels Of Physical Activity
A report by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention found that approximately...
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New Findings About Breast Cancer
A new study that looked at more than 287,000 women and took into account their mammogram habits...
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