Study shows sex drive patch may not work

The testosterone patch designed to boost a woman’s sex drive after womb and ovary removal may not be effective or safe in the longer term, according to Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin. Intrinsa was recently approved in the UK for the treatment hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) based on evidence suggesting that a fall in sex

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Study: Pregnant women may reduce infection risk by eating fresh produce

Although fruit and vegetable consumption has long been known to boost immunity and promote overall health, a new study is the first to show it may reduce the risk of upper respiratory infections (URTI) in expectant mothers. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine analyzed more than 1,000 pregnant women and found those who ate

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Research: St. John’s wort herbal supplements ease depression

Herbal supplements containing St. John’s wort are just as effective as prescription antidepressants for treating depression, researchers say. Findings published by German scientists in the journal Cochrane Review reveal that St. John’s wort was as successful as standard antidepressant drugs such as Prozac – and boasted fewer side effects, too. The researchers, led by Klaus

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Study: stress management more effective than drugs after heart surgery

Non-pharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavior therapy and supportive stress management appear more effective than medications for treating depression after coronary artery bypass surgery. The research was conducted by Dr Kenneth E. Freedland and colleagues from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and involved 123 patients who had major or minor depression

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