Healthy Gums, Longer Lives for Women

New research suggests that gum disease is linked with earlier death in older women

Friday, March 31, 2017 Follow Us         Featured Healthy Gums Tied to Longer Lives for Women Here's another reason to get flossing: New research suggests that gum disease is linked with earlier death in older women. 'Older women may be at higher risk for death... Read more ...  News Preventive Mastectomy Rates Vary by State In certain areas of the United States, more women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer are choosing to have the unaffected breast removed, new research finds. The study... Read more ... Smokers May Be Prone to Risks From Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Breast cancer patients who smoke have an increased risk for serious long-term complications from radiation therapy, a new study finds. 'This research highlights that breast cancer... Read more ... When Heart Stops Beating, Survival Better at Specialized Heart Centers Getting immediate treatment at a specialized heart center -- rather than the nearest local hospital -- improves your chance of survival if your heart stops beating, a new study suggests... Read more ... Health Tip: Store Cooking Oils Correctly A heart-healthy cooking oil -- such as olive, walnut or avocado oil -- can help in preparing nutritious meals. But be careful how you store it. The Cleveland Clinic explains... Read more ... Got the HPV Vaccine Before You Knew You Were Pregnant? Don't Worry The cancer-preventing HPV vaccine does not appear to have any ill effect on babies unintentionally exposed to it in the womb, researchers report. Babies whose mothers were... Read more ... Trauma as a Teen May Boost Depression Risk Around Menopause Women who suffered trauma and stress during their teens have a greater risk of depression during the years leading into menopause, a new study suggests. Depression is common... Read more ... 'Menstrual Cycle in a Dish' Explores Intricacies of Female Body Scientists say they have created a palm-size model of the female reproductive system that even has a period. Dubbed a menstrual cycle in a dish, the miniature 3-D replica includes... Read more ... FROM OUR WEBMD SPONSORS     Back Pain? Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT

Heroin Epidemic Expands in America

Heroin use in the United States jumped fivefold over a decade

Friday, March 31, 2017 Follow Us         Featured Heroin Epidemic Expands Its Grip on America Heroin use in the United States jumped fivefold over a decade, and young, white males are the epidemic's most likely victims, a new study finds. One addiction specialist blamed... Read more ...  News U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Surged to Record Levels in 2016 For the second straight year, U.S. pedestrian deaths are setting alarming new records. The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads rose a projected 11 percent between 2015... Read more ... The Saltiest Foods May Surprise You You probably know that Americans consume way too much salt, but a new U.S. government report points the finger at some surprising sources of salt in the diet. The report said... Read more ... Most Remaining U.S. Smokers Are Poor, Less Educated Smoking rates in the United States have been falling for decades. Yet, about 15 percent of adults -- more than 36 million -- continue to smoke cigarettes. And of those smokers, half... Read more ... Parents' Pot Use a Tricky Topic When It Comes to Their Kids It's a classic case of parents telling their kids: Don't do as I do, do as I say. The legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in many U.S. states puts parents who use... Read more ... FROM OUR WEBMD SPONSORS     Back Pain? Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT