Health, Fitness and Style
Time to Reconsider Texting? Using Daily Text-Message Reminders to Improve Adherence With Oral Contraceptives
OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether women receiving daily text-message reminders have increased oral contraceptive pill adherence compared with women not receiving reminders. more »
The FDA's Recall Week:One Half Billion Eggs, Moonstruck Chocolate and Mr. Magic Male Enhancer
It was a busy week for the US Food and Drug Administration. Recalls (voluntary and otherwise) ranged from a male enhancer, to tablets for emergency contraception, frozen mamey pulp, the withdrawal of a low blood pressure drug and those half billion eggs. more »
MEDcottage; Care in the Backyard
The MedCottage can be purchased or leased and temporarily placed on the caregiving family’s property with features that most hospital and nursing home rooms are denied. Like an RV, it connects to a single-family house's electrical and water supplies. more »
What GAO Found; Formaldehyde in Textiles
The health risk of greatest concern associated with formaldehyde in clothing — allergic contact dermatitis — stems from dermal exposure. A form of eczema, allergic contact dermatitis affects the immune system and produces reactions characterized by rashes, blisters, and flaky, dry skin that can itch or burn. more »
