Health News Archives

Birth Control Pills Might Alter Mate Selection: Study
Review suggests it could hinder reproduction in the future

Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women
Smoking, birth control pills raise risk higher, research finds

Recession Has Women Rethinking Childbearing
But many women are cutting back on birth control to save money, survey finds

Some Birth Control Pills Safer Than Others
European studies find types of hormones used raise or lower clot risk

Testosterone Injections Offer Hope for Male Contraceptive
Possible alternative to current birth control methods needs more study

FDA Approves ’Plan B’ Pill for 17-Year-Olds
Decision is latest involving controversial birth-control drug

The Pill May Limit Muscle Gains in Women
But experts say results from the small study are no reason to stop birth control

Birth Control Pills Linked to Lupus Risk
But doctors differ on degree of peril, saying genetics likely a key player

Genetic Finding May Lead to Male Contraceptive
Prospect stems from discovery of mutation affecting infertility

Health Tip: Birth Control Pill Side Effects
They shouldn't last more than a few months