Better-educated men = healthier women and mothers in the developing world
Public-health agencies have long stressed the importance of good education in improving the health of women and young mothers in the developing world. Less focus has been put…
Retinal injury caused by laser pointers
In recent years, a substantial increase in the number of eye injuries caused by laser pointers has been observed, especially in children and adolescents. Birtel and coauthors in…
Breast cancer treatments may increase the risk of heart disease
Breast cancer patients may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases including heart failure and may benefit from a treatment approach that weighs the benefits of specific…
Many Older Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Are Over-Treated
In a recent Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism analysis of individuals aged =70 years with type 2 diabetes, almost 40% with recommended HbA1c levels (which indicate blood glucose levels)…
Herbal Products May Compromise Prescription Drugs and Cause Serious Side Effects
An analysis of published studies and reports indicates that a number of herbal products may affect the properties of prescription drugs, leading to alterations in the drugs’ effectiveness…