Reuters reports “Despite evidence suggesting that women whose uterus has been removed may be more likely to experience heart troubles, a new study finds that the usual signs of heart disease risk are not more severe in middle-aged women after hysterectomy.” The study examined measurements of markers for...

A new article in The New York Times, authored by famous actress Angelina Jolie, reveals that she had an 87% risk of breast cancer and 50% risk of ovarian cancer due to the BRCA1 gene, and she describes her decision to be proactive and minimize her risk by undergoing a preventive double mastectomy. While she...

An article in the American Medical News reports “More than two decades after President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, many physician practices are not truly accessible for disabled patients.” The main reason for this is a lack of awareness, liability issues, and...