When taken as directed, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces the risk of HIV infection by 99%. Despite having a disproportionately high risk of contracting HIV, men who have sex with men (MSM) hav… [+2674 chars]
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Intraoperative urinary catheters do not reduce the risk for postoperative urinary retention (PUR) after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, according to a s… [+1247 chars]
A region of the forebrain known as the striatum tends to be larger in psychopathic individuals, according to new neuroimaging findings published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. “We were inte… [+3541 chars]
Introduction Obesity is a major public health problem all over the world, and it is also an important risk factor for a wide range of chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease (CHD) or diabet… [+27031 chars]
Blood vessels run throughout the human body and ensure that our organs get all the nutrients and oxygen they need. If these finely woven networks stop working as they should, we risk developing disea… [+4023 chars]
With the cost of getting a family vaccinated often totalling close to $200, an immunity gap between the haves and have-nots is growing, says Emily Writes and its putting pressure on our already overl… [+8990 chars]
"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this 12-part journey through a disease state c… [+7596 chars]
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common type of leukemia in adults in Western countries. Chronic means that it tends to develop slowly. Lymphocytic means it develops in white blood ce… [+4830 chars]
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases are associated with inflammatory processes in the brain. German researchers have succeeded in identifying a group of proteins in the liqu… [+3022 chars]
Placeholder while article actions load Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Dentists reported a 69 percent jump in patients who clench or grind their te… [+4291 chars]
The likelihood of women receiving both vaccines during pregnancy increased if they attended antenatal care in the first trimester Australia's University of Queensland (UQ) researchers are calling fo… [+1136 chars]
by Dr. Kristin Sohl Q: How can I help my daughter, who has autism, prepare for a telehealth appointment? A: Telehealth visits can be a helpful part of your child's ongoing medical care. Because regu… [+3858 chars]
