In men undergoing prostate surgery, excessive fluid absorption can lead to dangerously low sodium levels…
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Boston Medical Group, a national physician network specializing in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation, released the top ten reasons regular sexual activity can help improve men’s overall health. From decreased blood pressure to more restful sleep, sexual activity is essential for maintaining bodily functions as well as overall health and well-being…
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A bill proposed in the Colorado House would require companies issuing health insurance in the individual market to include coverage of maternity care and contraception, the Colorado Independent reports. Currently, this coverage is not required, according to the Independent…
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USA Today reports that the health care bills moving through Congress have dozens of “lesser-known provisions” that include ideas that failed to gain traction in the past but are benefiting by hitching their proposal to health care reform…
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Half of female urban teens ages 14 through 17 contracted chlamydia, gonorrhea or trichomoniasis within two years of having sex for the first time, according to a new study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Reuters reports. Researchers followed 386 teen girls for up to eight years…
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The Obama administration last week released a 74-page outline of its new President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief implementation strategy, which includes slowing expansion of antiretroviral drug distribution in favor of prevention and fighting other deadly diseases, the New York Times reports…
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WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — An expected vote on an amendment to allow U.S. pharmacies to import cheaper drugs from other countries was delayed Wednesday after a last-minute signal from the FDA commissioner that the Obama administration does not support the plan.
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A stem cell transplant can reverse sickle cell disease in severely affected adults without the need to destroy bone marrow first, researchers said.
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JAMESBURG, N.J. (MedPage Today) — Encouraging “medical homes” to deliver care outside the emergency room should be a key aspect of healthcare reform, according to researchers, policymakers, and business leaders here.
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JAMESBURG, N.J. (MedPage Today) — While healthcare reform is necessary, current legislation in Congress does little to address an essential issue — getting costs under control, a representative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said here.
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