Botox shots little better than nerve stimulation for incontinence Botox injections may be slightly better at reducing urinary incontinence in some older women than InterStim, an implanted bladder control device, results of a U.S. trial suggest.
Childhood stunting can cut future earnings by up to a quarter Some 250 million children worldwide risk not reaching their full potential due to extreme poverty and stunting, cutting their future earnings by up to 26 percent and seriously impacting national growth, scientists said on Tuesday.
Tissue leftover from facelift can help plump lips Women getting cosmetic surgery to lift up sagging cheeks and jowls may be able to use some of the tissue removed during the procedure to plump up their lips, a small U.S. study suggests.
Job insecurity tied to increased risk of diabetes People who are worried about losing their jobs may be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new analysis.
Still unclear which remedies are best for morning sickness Even though nearly all women experience at least a little nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, there isn't much solid evidence to suggest the best treatments, a research review concludes.
High resting heart rate tied to African American heart failure risk For African Americans, a high resting heart rate may indicate greater risk of death or hospitalization with heart failure, a recent analysis finds.
Are virtual reality headsets safe for kids? Virtual-reality headsets are likely to be at the top of many kids' wish lists this holiday season, but with many VR devices coming with age restrictions, is the technology safe for youngsters? The Oculus Rift and Samsung's Gear VR headsets are recommended for ages 13+, while Sony's recommendation for its PlayStation VR is ages 12 and up
FDA warns on hepatitis C drugs The Food and Drug Administration is warning about the risk of reactivation of hepatitis B among patients who have had that disease and who are taking some prominent and expensive newer medicines for hepatitis C. The federal agency said it is requiring a so-called black-box warning in the labels for at least nine brand-name direct-acting antiviral drugs, including Sovaldi and Harvoni from Gilead Sciences Inc., Viekira Pak from AbbVie Inc.
Don't expect Fitbits to improve health, help drop pounds Wearing a fitness tracker may help you keep tabs on how many steps you take, but the devices themselves — even with the lure of a cash reward — probably won't improve your health, according to the biggest study yet done on the trendy technology.
