When sexually active teens are informed about, have access to, and can afford effective birth control, they have fewer pregnancies, births, and abortions, according to a new report on the Contraceptive CHOICE Project.
Ebola outbreak continues to spread, infecting five people every hour
The charity, Save the Children, reports that children are dying at home and in the streets because of the drastically overwhelmed resources in the area and calls for massively increased global aid.
Just in time for flu season: study suggests a weakening sense of smell can predict death
A recent study found that those who had the least sensitivity to smells were three times more likely to die within the next five years.
Best and worst places in the world to grow old revealed
Norway ranks at the top of the list, while Latin America leads pensions revolution and life expectancy continues to climb.
First confirmed case of ebola diagnosed in the U.S.
After traveling without indication of an Ebola infection, the patient began showing symptoms and is currently being treated in isolation.
Cardiologists urged to discuss risks of imaging radiation with patients
A new statement by the American Heart Association calls for cardiologists to discuss the risks and benefits associated with chest imaging techniques that involve ionizing radiation exposures.
Pfizer appeals to women to get men to buy Viagra
Pfizer hopes that including women in new ads will prompt them to encourage their partners to get Viagra.
New study finds no benefit in acupuncture for chronic knee pain
A randomized clinical trial of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain found that neither treatment offers any benefit over sham procedure in reducing pain or increasing joint function.
Alcohol can make smiles more contagious among men, study finds
Prior research has indicated that men have a 50 percent greater chance of drinking excessively than women, with the majority of problem drinking occurring within social settings.
After-school exercise programs enhance cognition skills in children
The intervention was based on a health promotion initiative that is now being used in schools and health departments all over the United States.
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