Women Battling Cancer Need More Fertility Preservation Info
Two-thirds said they would've liked more advice on preserving ability to have children
Lifestyle Factors Can Significantly Affect Cancer Mortality
Four key lifestyle factors include weight, exercise, no smoking, and limiting alcohol
Fitbit Heart Monitors ‘Highly Inaccurate,’ Study Says
But Fitbit manufacturer challenges the study results
Nonexperts Can Be Trained to Interpret RHD Echocardiograms
Short computer course can train nonexperts to interpret rheumatic heart disease screening ECGs
Two New Drugs Added to Heart Failure Clinical Practice Guideline
Heart groups issue updated guideline for the treatment of heart failure
Study Suggests a Low-Salt Diet Could Harm Certain Patients
Researchers say restricting sodium might backfire, but heart experts are critical of the finding
Some Sun Protection Behaviors Up With History of NMSC
Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer more often use shade, protective clothing
Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades
Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
FDA Redesigns Nutrition Facts Label
Added sugars, relevant portion sizes among the highlights of revision
Clinicians Should Ask, Counsel About Firearms
Barriers to asking include clinician unfamiliarity about firearms, concerns about patient relationship
