Condoms are an effective method for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Most brands are very safe, but some offer less protection than others. Condoms are a popular barrier method of conception. Condoms made of latex, polyisoprene, or polyurethane effectively prevent pregnancy and the transmission of certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Most commercial brands of… Read More »
My sister greeted me in the driveway with a glass of wine, a quick hug and the words, “It’s your turn!” I’d just driven 12 hours for a family reunion at my mother’s house in West Virginia, and with no further pleasantries, I took my place at the kitchen table and began arranging my letters.… Read More »
by abrahmani The Truth About the Differences Between Muscle Mass and Fat Obesity is a growing concern because it is directly linked to a number of serious conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Even though many people make a serious effort to change their eating habits while increasing their physical activity, only a few… Read More »
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has launched its first phase of a patient registry with 2,000 patients on board. The foundation also is inviting researchers to submit proposals to access data from the registry, which could aid in understanding the causes of pulmonary fibrosis, ways to help doctors improve diagnoses and discover new treatments. Pulmonary fibrosis… Read More »
When it comes to food supplements many people think that it can not hurt and it might help. Well it ain’t necessarily so. Some recent studies have shown that taking folic acid, calcium and selenium supplements may in each instance increase a person’s risk of developing cancer. The literature is complicated to understand, but… Read More »