Author Archives: Jennifer Walker-Journey
Testosterone therapy can relieve symptoms of andropause
An estimated 20 to 30 percent of all men suffer from andropause, the male equivalent to menopause in women. It affects men in their mid 40s and older and carries symptoms such as mood swings, low sex drive and forgetfulness.
New warning of serious skin rash issued for antidepressant Paxil
A new side effect has been added to the safety label of the antidepressant Paxil (paroxetine) following reports that some patients who used the drug developed a rare but life-threatening rash known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS).
More men using testosterone treatments to boost libido
Sales of testosterone drugs are skyrocketing in recent years, driving into the billions. And while the drugs help older men feel like teenagers again, some types of testosterone treatments are causing disturbing side effects for others accidentally exposed.
Study shows high-fat, low-carb diets are better for type 2 diabetics
High-fat, low-carb diets help control blood sugar levels better than low-fat diets and are ultimately better for type 2 diabetics, according to a new study published in the journal Diabetologia. The findings buck the long-held recommendation that people with diabetes
Study: Cardiac defibrillators not widely used, and often fail
Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, used to shock the heart of someone in cardiac arrest, can be found in many public places. They are designed to be readily available in order to save lives. But a new study presented this month
Blood clots linked to contraceptive patches, rings
Lawsuits and bad press over Yaz birth control pills have brought attention to the dangerous risk of blood clots with oral contraceptives. But a new Danish study suggests that non-oral forms of hormonal contraceptives may be just as, if not
FDA panel approves OTC at-home HIV testing kit
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel is recommending that the FDA approve the first over-the-counter HIV testing kit, which will allow consumers to test for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their own homes. All
