A Danish study highlights the increased risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke associated with certain hormonal ...

People with catamenial epilepsy can have healthy pregnancies, but careful monitoring is essential, said the doctor.

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Some hormonal contraceptives are associated with a small but significant increased risk of stroke and heart attack ...

After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the estrogen-progestin pill — known colloquially as the birth control pill — to twice the risk ...

Weight-inclusive health care is the provision of equitable care without perpetuating weight stigma among patients of all body shapes and sizes.

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Metformin, a widely used medication for type 2 diabetes, may also help slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia, according to a study from UNSW Sydney. The research suggests that ...