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Gums test for Pregnant Women »

The research by scientists at the University of Pennsylvania suggests that pregnant women with gum diseases are more likely to give birth to a premature child than mothers-to-be with good oral health. The study of 160 women was presented to the annual conference of the American Association for Dental Research and showed that those whose [...]

Oral medication tops over prescription lotions in eliminating head lice »

Head lice, which don’t go away easily, are irritating and annoying. Will a simple pill be successful in eradicating it? One of the findings of a most recent study suggests that oral pills are most effective in eradicating these parasites as compared to any prescription lotion for the scalp.

Virginia Assembly passes bill that conflict with Democrat measures in Washington »

A bill that would prohibit the government from insisting that individuals buy health insurance was given the final nod by the Virginia General Assembly. This bill conflicts with efforts of the Democrats in Washington who are trying to bring about reforms in the health care industry.

16% of the American population suffering from genital herpes »

A study released by the government on Tuesday, revealed that nearly 16% of the people in the United States in the age group of 14-49 years, have herpes.

Women can adopt the wine diet for faster weight loss »

There is good news for the ladies today! “New research suggests that women who regularly consume moderate amounts of alcohol are less likely to gain weight than non-drinkers and are at lower risk for obesity,” says the New York Times report.

Rescission settlements being defended by the California Legislatures »

Regulators of California insurance are being questioned about by the state committee to find out why only a small number of consumers are benefiting from the settlements that were agreed upon by the health insurers and state regulators on the highly debated topic of denying coverage once the members fell sick.

Experts express concern over repeated caesarean births; recommend VBAC »

If you underwent a caesarean section during the birth of your first child and are pregnant for the second time, there chances of undergoing a caesarean again are pretty high. Over 30% of the hospital in the United States, nearly 90% of the women end up with a repeat ceasarean for the birth of the [...]

Men enjoy longer sex life than women »

It is the tendency of the British to unearth every bit of knowledge about a particular aspect. Scotland Yard and Sherlock Holmes stand to prove the ability of the Englishmen to reveal the unrevealed.

FDA continues to add food products to ‘recall list’ »

‘Herr’s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored’ Kettle Style Potato Chips’ a product from Herr Foods Inc. was recalled from the market. This was done, keeping in mind the ingredient present in the chips – hydrolyzed vegetable protein or HVP used to enhance flavor. Also, other snacks manufactured by a company in Nevada – Basic [...]

Usage of bisphosphonate causing thigh bone fracture negated by FDA »

The Food and Drug Administration stated that there was no connection between bisphosphonate osteoporosis medications and fractures in the thigh. Bisphosphonate belongs to a type of medication that is given to avoid any form of fractures especially in women going through menopause.