My mother took DES when she was pregnant with me. I’m now 69, my daughter is 41, and we’ve both had gynecological problems. What particular risks do we have because of our DES exposure, and what can we do about them?
Depression is more common in women than in men, but it can affect anyone. Sometimes it is caused by a medical condition such as a metabolic disorder or a medication, or it may be triggered by a stressful life event.
If you’ve ever had a song stuck in your head, you’re not alone. Researchers in England found that every person they interviewed had had such an experience.
A study of people with bipolar disorder found that those who took lithium, either alone or in combination with valproate, were less likely to relapse than those who took valproate alone.
The authors of a book on improving mental performance suggest some strategies for staying motivated and focused and for improving memory.
Brief reports on a connection between shingles and stroke, the heart-protective properties of oats, and a warning about combining two HIV drugs in people with a heart rhythm problem.
About one third of those who take the diabetes drug metformin develop a vitamin B12 deficiency.
The lack of mobility that often accompanies a hospital stay can cause a blood clot to form in a vein. Blood-thinning medication can prevent clots from forming.
The FDA has approved a heart replacement valve that is implanted via a catheter. Men with heart disease who receive androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer should have their heart health monitored carefully.
Statistics from an American Heart Association survey reveal what women do and do not know about heart disease.