- Tracking Exercise by Steps or Minutes? Study Finds Either Method Boosts Health
- Stomach Paralysis Risk May Rise in People Taking Ozempic and Similar Drugs
- In a Shift, Pediatricians’ Group Says Breastfeeding Safe When HIV-Positive Mom Is Properly Treated
- Fertility Treatments Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors With Cancer-Linked Genes
- 1 in 4 Parents Say Their Teen Drinks Caffeine Daily
- New Blood Test Could Spot Dangerous Type of Stroke
- Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes
- Could Infertility Treatment Raise Postpartum Heart Risks?
- Does It Matter What You Eat or Drink Before Bed?
- Your Allergy Meds Come With Hazards: Be Aware
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Blood Pressure Drugs Linked to Longer Ovarian Cancer Survival
But researchers say clinical trials needed to prove older beta blockers lengthen life in these patients
- Posted August 24, 2015
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Exercise May Be Good Medicine for Irregular Heartbeat
Obese patients with atrial fibrillation saw odds of recurrence decline as fitness level improved
- Posted August 24, 2015
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Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Becoming Doctors: Study
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
- Posted August 24, 2015
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ADHD Risk Rises for Each Week a Preemie Is Born Early
Being underweight or overweight at birth also linked to higher odds, study says
- Posted August 24, 2015
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Brief Drop in Blood Sugar at Birth Tied to Poorer School Performance
But researchers say it's too soon to recommend routine screening
- Posted August 24, 2015
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Sharp Spike Seen in Statin Use in Elderly Without Heart Disease
But study notes little evidence exists on the benefits and dangers of doing so
- Posted August 24, 2015
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No Mental Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop Blood Pressure Meds
Prior research had suggested that the drugs might have negative effect on memory and thinking
- Posted August 24, 2015
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Family Doctor Can Safely Assist Many Births
Ob-gyn isn't necessary for low-risk delivery, study suggests
- Posted August 24, 2015
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Promacta Approval Expanded to Kids With Rare Blood Disorder
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura involves low blood platelet counts
- Posted August 24, 2015
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Girls Lose Friends for Having Sex But Boys Don’t, Study Shows
Findings among young teens reflect traditional biases about men and women
- Posted August 24, 2015