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Tennis pro Chris Evert claims menopause ruined her marriage

July 27, 2016

Tennis pro Chris Evert claims menopause ruined her marriage

In 2006, tennis legend Chris Evert divorced her husband of 18 years, former Olympic skier Andy Mill.

With reference pricing, patients spend less on diagnostic testing

July 27, 2016

With reference pricing, patients spend less on diagnostic testing

When employers and insurers use reference pricing for diagnostic tests, the average price paid for those tests dips by almost a third, according to a new U.S. study.

Atlanta police officer donates kidney to stranger to save sick wife

July 25, 2016

Atlanta police officer donates kidney to stranger to save sick wife

To improve his wife’s chances of getting a kidney transplant, an Atlanta police officer donated one of his own to a stranger.

Obese teens may have less pain, more mobility after bariatric surgery

July 20, 2016

Obese teens may have less pain, more mobility after bariatric surgery

Weight-loss surgery might offer extremely obese teens some relief from debilitating pain and make it easier for them to walk, a U.S. study suggests.

Women on osteoporosis drugs still need bone density screenings

July 19, 2016

Women on osteoporosis drugs still need bone density screenings

Women with osteoporosis who take drugs to help avoid fractures still need to have their bone density monitored, a Canadian study suggests.

Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids

July 18, 2016

Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids

Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of having boys with low sperm production in adulthood, an Australian study suggests.

More evidence poor sleep habits may raise diabetes risk

July 18, 2016

More evidence poor sleep habits may raise diabetes risk

Men who don't get the right amount of sleep may have an increased risk of developing diabetes, a recent study suggests.

10 warning signs of low testosterone men should never ignore

July 18, 2016

10 warning signs of low testosterone men should never ignore

If your sex drive isn’t as strong as it used to be, you can’t focus at work or you’re tired all the time, low testosterone could be to blame.

Is there BPA in your food? This simple tool can tell you

July 18, 2016

Is there BPA in your food? This simple tool can tell you

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that BPA (or bisphenol A) is pretty sketchy.

Is testosterone replacement therapy right for you?

July 15, 2016

Is testosterone replacement therapy right for you?

Recently, much has been written about testosterone and male hormone replacement therapies. But how do you know if it is right for you?