FDA warns of liver problems for some taking hep C drugs

(HealthDay)—Taking the hepatitis C drugs Mavyret, Zepatier or Vosevi can trigger rare cases of severe liver problems or liver failure in patients who already have moderate-to-severe liver impairment, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The agency has identified 63 cases of worsening liver function, some resulting in liver failure or death, among patients taking the drugs. While the […]

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See Brandon Jenner's Friends and Family React to the News That He Has Twins on the Way

Brandon Jenner‘s family and friends can’t wait to meet his upcoming bundles of joy. Earlier this month, he and his girlfriend, Cayley Stoker, exclusively told PEOPLE that they’re expecting twins early next year — and the couple also documented themselves sharing the happy news with their loved ones. Brandon, 38, posted a video montage of their shocked reactions to Instagram on […]

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How your brain remembers motor sequences

Ever wondered what was going on in the brain of John Coltrane when he played the famous solo on his album Giant Steps? Researchers at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan, and Western University, Canada, have succeeded in visualizing how information is represented in a widespread area in the human cerebral cortex during a performance of […]

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What we don’t know about prenatal opioid exposure

Pregnancy can be a time of anxious uncertainty, particularly if there are any risks of complications. The question always arises, from parents, grandparents, friends and others: “Will the baby be OK?” In cases where the baby has been exposed to opioids in the womb, the answer is unclear. As part of a National Institutes of Health initiative to study the […]

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The 5 Best Positions for Using a Vibrator During Sex

More than half of all women have used a vibrator for sexual pleasure, according to one study—suggesting that these buzzy bedroom devices are becoming a lot more mainstream. Yet some people still hold on to the idea that vibrators are for just masturbation, used only when an actual partner isn't available.  It's time to bust that misguided sex myth. Fact is, using a vibrator during sex with a partner […]

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