Antidepressants have been getting negative reviews lately. Pharmaceutical companies have been called to ask for the credibility of their research, and fears have emerged that the drugs may increase suicide risk-especially among teenagers.* In the face of such controversy, why would anyone...
Despite earlier hopes, regular use of low-dose aspirin does not protect older, healthy women against cognitive decline, a major new study concludes....
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Women who are determined to achieve that bee-stung Angelina Jolie look may want to avoid buying over-the-counter products that claim to provide...
As the medical reviews keep coming in, there's evidence that chocolate offers more than pleasure to the palate. It may...
A nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids, known as uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), has a five-year success rate of 73%, according to a...
Some of the most unpleasant symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and night sweats, may result from changes in the brain. According...
The finding that birth control pills may actually improve a woman's health is raising several questions--not to mention a few...
In the fight against heart disease, statin drugs I are heavy artillery. Their cholesterol-lowering power has the potential to reduce heart disease,...
With our national pharmacy bill now topping $200 billion each year, and recent disclosures about harmful and ineffective drugs, more people are...
Despite widespread concern about the growing problem of antibiotic resistance, too many people are still receiving prescriptions for antibiotics that they don&...
A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D appears to reduce the risk of developing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by as much as...