Month: August 2024

Tying Tubes Does Not Always Prevent Pregnancy

Women are becoming pregnant after having their tubes tied, even though the procedure is considered a “permanent” form of birth control, a new study warns. Between 3% and 5% of U.S. women who underwent tubal ligation later reported an unplanned pregnancy, according to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on August 29, 2024

Just Cutting Down on Smoking Won’t Cut Heart Risks

Smokers who quit the habit soon after being diagnosed with heart disease saw their odds for heart attack or death drop by almost half over the next five years, a new report found. However, those who simply cut back on their smoking saw no risk reduction at all, the same… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on August 29, 2024

Migraine Drug May Stop Headaches Before They Start

A migraine drug can help stop the devastating headaches in their tracks, allowing sufferers to go about their daily lives with little to no symptoms, a new clinical trial has found. People who took ubrogepant (Ubrelvy) were 73% more likely to say they had no disability and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on August 29, 2024