IVF Helps Patients Trying to Build Families. An Alabama Court Put That in Doubt
Thirty-seven-year-old Corinn O’Brien is about 2 months pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF), but an ultrasound recently showed the fetus might be in trouble, and she wants the option to try again if she needs to. Cancer survivor Kailani Greenwood, PA-C, due to give birth in spring after undergoing IVF, hopes to have more children […]
Sweetened drinks linked to atrial fibrillation risk
Adults who reported drinking two liters (about 67 ounces) or more of sugar- or artificially sweetened drinks per week had a higher risk of an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation compared with adults who drank fewer such beverages, according to new research published today in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a peer-reviewed journal of […]
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Definition, Symptoms, Treatment, Transmission
Facts you should know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Respiratory Viral Infections RSV is a highly contagious virus infection that is most prevalent during the winter season. Most children who develop an RSV infection have mild symptoms of fever, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, and cough. High-risk groups are more likely to have a more […]
Neurologists Share The 1 Food They Avoid To Keep Their Brains Sharp
Iryna Veklich via Getty Images You might want to lay off the decaf. When we think about improving our brain health, we often think about mind-stimulating activities like crossword puzzles, Sudoku or Wordle. But there’s a lot more to a sharp mind than brain games: Day-to-day habits play a big role in brain health, too, […]
So THAT’S How Little Salt We’re Supposed To Eat Every Day? Yikes.
Carol Yepes via Getty Images One serving of potato chips contains about 140 milligrams of sodium … but one serving is only 11 chips. How many are you eating? Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower […]
Health Conditions Your Dermatologist Can Detect Just From Looking At Your Skin
Justin Lambert via Getty Images Ever wondered what a dermatologist can determine about your health just by looking at your skin? Symptoms like changes in skin texture or discoloration can sometimes be connected with more serious health concerns. “A person’s skin texture is a telltale sign of good or bad skin health,” which can also […]
Penis-Pump Company Chided by FDA
The FDA has warned a California company about its inappropriate off-label claims regarding several sexual devices including a “MegaVac” penis pump, an “Ultimate” penis extender, and a “Clitoral Enhancement System.” The agency claimed that the firm Dr. Joel Kaplan, a sexual enhancement device manufacturer founded by a namesake psychologist, violated the law by marketing the […]
Is It Better To Shower In The Morning Or At Night? Well, It Depends.
Getty Images Among the many strange things I noticed about my now-husband when we first moved in together was his habit of showering in the morning. Still drowsy with sleep, he’d stumble out of bed and into the bathroom with his eyes still closed but hop out of the shower with a sense of purpose: […]
Overdose Death Notices Plus Guidance Sink Opioid Prescribing
Physicians who received a letter from a medical examiner about a patient’s fatal overdose — along with suggested guidance for future visits for pain — prescribed fewer opioids, according to a cluster randomized controlled trial. Doctors who received the death notice plus guidance had a drop in weekly morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) pre- to post-intervention […]
Women Over 50 Reveal What Sex Is Actually Like For Them After Menopause
LOADINGERROR LOADING Menopause can bring about a number of mental, physical and emotional changes — including some shifts in your sex life. Clinically speaking, menopause is reached when you’ve gone 12 straight months without a period, marking the end of one’s reproductive years. The average age of the last menstrual period is 51, according to […]