Regularly taking aspirin raises the risk of anemia by more than 25%

Regularly taking aspirin raises the risk of ANOTHER blood disorder, study suggests Seniors taking daily aspirin for five years were 24% more likely to be anemic  The increased anemia risk builds upon evidence that aspirin causes bleeding READ MORE:  People 60+ should NOT use daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack Taking low-dose aspirin could lead […]

Not based on science: US confronts abortion reversal myths

Wracked by guilt after taking an abortion pill, a sobbing woman calls a US hotline. It recommends a “reversal” treatment to save the fetus—despite medical warnings that it is potentially life-threatening. Misinformation about medical termination appears to have skyrocketed since last June, when the Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that […]

Complicated dengue rare in travelers, but doctors should be aware of the warning signs

A retrospective analysis of almost 6,000 persons with dengue found that while only 2 percent of cases were considered complicated, almost all complicated cases had warning signs. The authors advise that clinicians should monitor patients with dengue closely for warning signs that may indicate progression to severe disease. The analysis is published in Annals of […]

Hot weather can bring on kidney stones: Heres how to cut your risk

Kidney stones are something most folks want to avoid at all costs, but few may know that the chances of developing this excruciating condition rise during the hot months of summer. Luckily, it is possible to take steps to prevent stones from forming, primarily by increasing water intake and making small changes to your diet. […]

Study shows grandmothers protected against infections in historical Finland

Researchers from the University of Turku and the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology investigated the role of grandmothers in preventing childhood mortality from infectious diseases in 18th and 19th century Finland. According to the study, grandmothers decreased all-cause and cause-specific mortality of children. The research article, “Grandmother presence improved grandchild survival against childhood infections […]