Q and A: Does cancer increase my risk for a blood clot?

by Tucker CostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainI am 48 and am being treated for metastatic breast cancer. Despite my diagnosis, I live a fairly normal life, am physically active and strive to optimize my he

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q and A: Does cancer increase my risk for a blood clot?

by Tucker CostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainI am 48 and am being treated for metastatic breast cancer. Despite my diagnosis, I live a fairly normal life, am physically active and strive to optimize my he

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: Are over-the-counter eye drops safe?

byUC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eye drops and artificial tears in 2023 due to contamination

Updated on: December 28,2023

Q&A: Are over-the-counter eye drops safe?

byUC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eye drops and artificial tears in 2023 due to contamination

Updated on:December 28,2023

Q&A: New research on better understanding brain alterations in people with autism

byUniversity of VirginiaTwo major stable ASD subtypes, one with hypoconnectivity and the other with hyperconnectivity. Histogram and box plots of the individual average connectivity values (meas

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q&A: New research on better understanding brain alterations in people with autism

byUniversity of VirginiaTwo major stable ASD subtypes, one with hypoconnectivity and the other with hyperconnectivity. Histogram and box plots of the individual average connectivity values (meas

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: DoxyPEP, a 'morning-after pill' for STIs

by Stephanie Desmon,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere has been an alarming increase in sexually transmitted infections in the U.S.

Updated on: January 26,2024

Q&A: DoxyPEP, a 'morning-after pill' for STIs

by Stephanie Desmon,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere has been an alarming increase in sexually transmitted infections in the U.S.

Updated on:January 26,2024

Q&A: Worm study raises concern about DEET's effect on reproduction

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have uncovered evidence hinting that the most common bug spray ingredient, DEET, might cause reproductive problems by affecting the f

Updated on: January 12,2024

Q&A: Worm study raises concern about DEET's effect on reproduction

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have uncovered evidence hinting that the most common bug spray ingredient, DEET, might cause reproductive problems by affecting the f

Updated on:January 12,2024

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: Why some California hospitals are still struggling after COVID-19

by Christian Hetrick,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic hammered California hospitals by disrupting their operations and pounding their fina

Updated on: December 30,2023

Q&A: Why some California hospitals are still struggling after COVID-19

by Christian Hetrick,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic hammered California hospitals by disrupting their operations and pounding their fina

Updated on:December 30,2023

Q&A: Reducing the use of animal tissues for testing the safety of cosmetics

by Aminul Schuster,Imperial College LondonDermal absorption. Credit: Dr Mark FriddinImperial College London researchers speak to us about their work exploring animal-free methods for the future

Updated on: December 20,2023

Q&A: Reducing the use of animal tissues for testing the safety of cosmetics

by Aminul Schuster,Imperial College LondonDermal absorption. Credit: Dr Mark FriddinImperial College London researchers speak to us about their work exploring animal-free methods for the future

Updated on:December 20,2023

Q and A: Cervical cancer and HPV screening

by Tri DinhCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince age 20, I have had annual visits with a gynecologist. I am now in my late 30s, and my physician recommended that I get an HPV test in addition to a Pap test t

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q and A: Cervical cancer and HPV screening

by Tri DinhCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince age 20, I have had annual visits with a gynecologist. I am now in my late 30s, and my physician recommended that I get an HPV test in addition to a Pap test t

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHDby Tamara May, Caroline Gurvich and Mark Bellgrove,The ConversationCredit: PexelsHave you noticed that your levels of atte

Updated on: January 24,2024

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHDby Tamara May, Caroline Gurvich and Mark Bellgrove,The ConversationCredit: PexelsHave you noticed that your levels of atte

Updated on:January 24,2024

Q&A: What is lymphoma?

by Muhamad Alhaj MoustafaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0My sister recently noticed significantly enlarged lymph

Updated on: December 17,2023

Q&A: What is lymphoma?

by Muhamad Alhaj MoustafaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0My sister recently noticed significantly enlarged lymph

Updated on:December 17,2023

Q and A: Decongestants can sometimes cause more harm than good

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have used decongestants over the years when I'm ill, but my doctor recently said that I should be cautious because nonprescription deco

Updated on: March 06,2024

Q and A: Decongestants can sometimes cause more harm than good

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have used decongestants over the years when I'm ill, but my doctor recently said that I should be cautious because nonprescription deco

Updated on:March 06,2024