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Trump rollbacks causing premature deaths should not be celebrated
Trump's so-called accomplishments include rolling back hazardous waste regulations and consumer protection rules.
How climate change is causing more premature births
Extreme heat correlates with more premature births — and scientists say it's going to get worse
Many women still don't know about the No. 1 cause of female deaths
A new study highlights the lack of knowledge about the greatest threat to women's health.
Will a 1.5 degrees target trigger a death spiral for oil and gas companies?
The dominant assumptions regarding the transition of oil and gas companies are wrong. The evidence suggests it is far more likely they will fail, because they will not cope with the speed of change…
Researchers find a clue in preventing premature ovarian failure
Premature ovarian failure, in which the ovaries stop producing estrogen, is often caused by premature loss of the egg supply and affects as many as 3 percent of all women, according to the National Institutes of Health. In most cases…
Research Finds Link Between Height And Premature Births
Researchers with the March of Dimes have uncovered a possible link between height and premature births.
Premature Birth Medication Makena Doesn't Work, Research Shows
An FDA advisory panel recommends that a pregnancy drug — used to prevent premature births — be taken off the market. Researchers say there isn't enough evidence to suggest it works.
Controversy Kicks Up Over A Drug Meant To Prevent Premature Birth
An expert panel wants the Food And Drug Administration to withdraw its approval for Makena, because a large study shows the drug doesn't work. But some doctors say the evidence isn't clear-cut.
Physician resilience: cause or symptom?
How many more canaries will take it to make some positive changes to the culture of medicine?
Hormonal contraceptives cause abortions, researchers find
Three physician-researchers have found evidence that women using hormonal birth control do conceive children, who are then destroyed by the chemicals in an early abortion.
Would YOU pose with your tampon for a good cause?
#JustATampon is a campaign aiming to break the stigma and taboo around women’s periods in partnership with Plan UK.
Does the Birth Control Pill Cause Abortions?
The question of whether the birth control pill causes abortions has direct bearing on millions of Christians, many of them prolife, who use and recommend it.
This Test May Help Find the Cause of Many Miscarriages
Experts are working on helping people who want to be parents.
Many women think emergency contraception can cause abortions. They're right.
To be clear: emergency contraception CAN cause abortions and CAN cause ectopic pregnancies. But it does not always cause these things. Know the risks.
Missed period on birth control: Causes and when to expect your period
A person can miss a period while taking birth control pills for many reasons. The pills contain several hormones that affect the menstrual cycle, and stress levels and other issues can play a role. In this article, learn about how the pills work, and seven factors that can cause a person on the pill to miss a period.
Acetaminophen Use Alters Sex Hormones, May Cause Birth Defects?
Metabolomics study identifies 'unexpected effects of a commonly used drug, acetaminophen, on hormone metabolism. Closer scrutiny of this commonly used medication is warranted.'
Did Place of Service Errors Cause $33.4 Million in Medicare Overpayments?
It may be a bit of a cliché, but location really does matter, and when that location happens to be where a medical procedure was performed, errors can lead to millions in Medicare overpayments. A...
Did you know that the pill can cause depression and anxiety?
When I was 19, in the summer after my freshman year of college, I was prescribed birth control after experiencing two cycles of more painful than usual menstrual cycles. At the time, I wasn’t…
Pressured to abort, a second opinion caused these parents to choose life
Families can learn something from the Schusters: always seek a second opinion. An OB/GYN is not a specialist in every health condition on earth.
Birth Control Shots For Men Prevent Pregnancy, But Cause Mood Swings, Depression
Birth control shots for men are an effective form of contraception but the side effects are a problem.
Can some birth control pills cause blood clots?
Newer brands are more likely to cause this health problem, study says.
