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Researchers believe they have found a safe and effective birth control pill without long-term side effects. To learn about how the pill prevents sperm from leaving the body and potential side effects, read more.
On March 8, the FDA approved the injectable weight loss medication, semaglutide, for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in adults with heart disease and obesity or overweight.
In this Q&A with Consultant360, Kim A. Carmichael, MD, discusses common eye disorders occurring in patients with diabetes, risk factors for these conditions, and diagnosis and screening.
New research investigated the nervous system cell types in which putative migraine-associated genes are expressed. Lead author William Renthal, MD, PhD, answers our questions about this research.
Results of a recent study call into question the relationship between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular mortality in older adults.
Researchers studied the prevalence of cirrhosis and decompensated cirrhosis—as well as the incidence of death—among patients with hepatitis C virus.
Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and mental health conditions have many common elements, and clinicians must work together across specialties to properly treat the whole patient, a pair of speakers said at the Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit.
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - For health care providers, earlier influenza vaccination is linked to fewer flu symptoms and less time away from work, a Mexican study suggests.
A Parent Asks: My teenaged daughter wants to look tanned for her prom. Is a tanning bed a safe alternative to the sun?
<p>Children with elevated interleukin-6 levels at age 9 have an increased risk of developing depression and psychotic experiences when they reach 18, according to a new study.</p>
New research finds that saccharin could be useful as a lead compound in targeting aggressive cancers.
Traditional screening for human papillomavirus has its challenges. In this new study presented at American Academy of Physician Assistants 2021 annual meeting, the researchers investigated a lower-cost option for under-screened women living in rural areas.
<p>An updated analysis of a vaccine against potentially-deadly hepatitis E shows that it can provide long-term protection, at least for adults and children age 16 and older.</p>
A recent study examined the effect of various methods of psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation therapy, on daily function among individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.
It seems that every couple of months, I hear a story about a group of physicians who try to stifle the patient’s ability to post negative comments online.The online community, of course, strongly opposes the notion of giving patients “gag orders.” People argue that if one can rate their local restaurant or mechanic shop, then why can’t patients rate physicians and their offices.
This article will focus on the benefits and applications of acupressure in family primary care settings.
A recent study examined the link between male infertility and the risk of developing metabolic disease.
He talks about his research on how bronchodilator response in both FEV1 and FVC may indicate COPD-asthma overlap.
A growing body of evidence suggests that several sessions of a 10-minute procedure may be beneficial for certain patients with hair loss, including those with hereditary hair thinning or baldness. The therapy was one of many developments discussed at the 2019 AAD Annual Meeting.