Most postmenopausal bleeding not associated with cancer

(HealthDay)—Most women with postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) will not be diagnosed with endometrial cancer, according to a review published online Aug. 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Megan A. Clarke, Ph.D., from the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Md., and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to provide a reference of the prevalence of PMB in endometrial cancers and the […]

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Suri Cruise Was the Most Adorable Vendor at NYC Pride

The Trump administration won’t acknowledge Pride Month, but hey, at least chic tween extraordinaire Suri Cruise is all about supporting the LGBTQ community. The 12-year-old Manhattanite and budding style icon attended New York City’s Pride parade this weekend —and kept attendees hydrated and well-fed. A source told US Weekly Suri and four of her friends "had a little stand set […]

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Common diabetes drug found safe for most diabetics with kidney disease

Results of a large-scale study suggest that the oral diabetes drug metformin is safe for most diabetics who also have chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study of more than 150,000 adults by Johns Hopkins Medicine investigators found that metformin’s association with the development of a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis was seen only among patients with severely decreased kidney function. […]

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TAILORx trial finds most women with early breast cancer do not benefit from chemotherapy

New findings from the groundbreaking Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment (Rx), or TAILORx trial, show no benefit from chemotherapy for 70 percent of women with the most common type of breast cancer. The study found that for women with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative, axillary lymph node¬-negative breast cancer, treatment with chemotherapy and hormone therapy after surgery is not more […]

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The most stunning celebrity nurseries

Whether or not you have had babies yourself, you know that a lot of thought goes into planning, designing, and building the nursery before the little one comes along. Even if you haven’t talked to the momma-to-be about it specifically, you can get a pretty good sense of the theme of the nursery just by browsing through her baby registry […]

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Report identifies characteristics of microorganisms most likely to cause a global pandemic

Infectious disease preparedness work focuses predominantly on an historical list of pathogens derived from biological warfare agents, political considerations, and recent outbreaks. That fails to account for the most serious agents not currently known or without historical precedent, write scholars from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in a new report on the traits of microorganisms with high pandemic […]

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AUA: Most women report dysfunctional toileting behaviors

(HealthDay)—Many women report dysfunctional toileting behaviors, which are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association, held from May 18 to 21 in San Francisco. Casey G. Kowalik, M.D., from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., and colleagues recruited 2,215 women to complete online questionnaires, including […]

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This Plus-Size Blogger Recreates Meghan Markle’s Most Stylish Looks For Body Positivity

We know that Meghan Markle is already a royal style icon. Her sartorial sense has shaken up what we consider to be “royal fashion,” and, in recent months, she’s gained many new style admirers (shoutout to folks who loved pre-Harry lewks, too). Katie Sturino of The 12ish Style blog loves Markle’s aesthetic so much that she and her blogging pal Ryan […]

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By 2030, prostate and lung cancers expected to be most common cancers among HIV population

Despite declines in cancer incidence rates among HIV-infected people, cancer will remain a significant concern as this patient population ages. By 2030, prostate and lung cancers are projected to be the most common cancers among individuals aging with HIV. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Due to their weakened immune systems, people living with HIV have a […]

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Brain quickly adapts to new surroundings, only sees the most important information captured though eyes

Certain objects attract our attention in a particular way. It could be something that is especially ugly or something that we perceive as being rather pretty. With a background in design, I ought to know something about what makes one object appear prettier than another. However, you don’t have to look far before it becomes difficult to predict whether something […]

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