Friday, September 30, 2016

'The Pill' Raises Depression Risk

Women who use hormonal methods for birth control have a depression higher risk
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'The Pill' May Raise Depression Risk

Women who use hormonal methods for birth control, such as 'the pill,' may have a slightly higher risk of developing depression -- and teenagers may be most vulnerable, a large study...
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Hormone Therapy

Estrogen therapy refers to either estrogen or combination estrogen progesterone treatment. Estrogen therapy is the most highly effective prescription medication for treating menopause...
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HPV Vaccine More Effective Than Thought: Study

The vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which doctors believe causes most cases of cervical cancer, appears even more effective than believed, a new study finds. 'After eight...
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'Mindfulness'-Based Approach Could Help You Stay Slim

A weight-loss therapy that focuses on personal values and 'mindful' decision-making may help people shed more pounds, a new clinical trial suggests. Over one year, people who received the...
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Could Prescribed NSAID Painkillers Raise Heart Failure Risk?

Use of prescription-strength ibuprofen, naproxen and other commonly used pain relievers may be tied to a higher risk of heart failure, researchers report. Medicines like these fall into a category of...
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Hot Flashes, Mood Woes?

Women who believe they have a lot of hot flashes during the night may be more likely to experience mild depression during menopause, a new study suggests. The study included 29 healthy...
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 Drugs and Medications

Evista (raloxifene)

Evista is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Supplemental vitamin D should be added to the diet if daily intake is not adequate...
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