U.K. Study: Alcohol Use Tied to Less Disability in Chronic Pain
But U.S. physicians wary; say chronic drinking can worsen pain over time
CDC: Too Few U.S. Adolescents Getting HPV Vaccination
4 out of 10 girls, 6 out of 10 boys haven't started series
Higher Risk for Depression With Psoriasis
Findings among women with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
Cranberry Juice Capsules Cut UTI Risk After Gynecological Surgery
Findings for women undergoing elective gynecologic surgery involving urinary catheterization
U.S. Medical Groups Fighting Prescription Opioid Abuse
Special Task Force aims to curb 'epidemic' of addiction to opioids such as Oxycontin, Vicodin
Probiotic Supplements May Help Prevent Infantile Eczema
No significant difference for prevention of asthma, wheezing, or rhinoconjunctivitis
No Significant Pregnancy Risks for Topical Retinoid Exposure
No significantly increased risk of major congenital malformations, spontaneous abortion, prematurity
Similar Adverse Effects Seen for St. John’s Wort, Fluoxetine
Majority reported concern females, 26 to 50 years of age
Components of Mediterranean Lifestyle Cut Postprandial Lipemia
Physical activity shown to reduce PPL, as well as legumes, fish, and herbs, but not wine
Visit-to-Visit BP Variability May Impact Cardiovascular Outcomes
Wide fluctuations between doctor visits tied to raised odds of heart disease, early death
