Newer Pill has low blood clot risk: ob-gyn group
A newer version of the Pill may carry a slightly higher blood clot risk than older formulations - but it's still a small risk, says the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Continue...
View ArticleShould schools close during bad flu outbreaks?
A new U.S. government study suggests that during a serious flu epidemic, closing schools can keep people - especially kids - out of the ER. Continue reading →
View ArticleKids who smoke menthol more likely to get hooked
Kids who experiment with menthol cigarettes are more likely to become habitual smokers than their peers who start out with the regular variety, new research findings suggest. Continue reading →
View ArticleRetail clinics could cut into primary care
The health clinics in pharmacies and other retail stores may be convenient, but they may also take a bite out of the traditional doctor-patient relationship, a new study suggests. Continue reading →
View ArticleRisky drinking more likely for those living near bars
Does living near a bar encourage people to overindulge, or do heavy drinkers move to neighborhoods with easy access to alcohol? Continue reading →
View ArticleHome blood pressure monitors show mixed results
Home blood pressure monitors may be useful to some older adults who've suffered a stroke, but little help to others, a new study suggests. Continue reading →
View ArticleIron, omega-3s tied to different effects on kids’ brains
For children with low stores of two brain-power nutrients, supplements may have different, and complex, effects, a new clinical trial suggests. Continue reading →
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