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2.5 Million U.S. Women Have Condition That Can Cause Infertility 02/03/2017 09:00 AM EST Pelvic inflammatory disease often caused by sexually transmitted infections, CDC experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Women's Health Certain Bacteria May Affect Preterm Birth Risk 02/03/2017 09:00 AM EST Bad 'bugs' tied to raised risk of early delivery, while good ones seem to be protective, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pregnancy, Preterm Labor Sleepovers with Dad Can Be a Win-Win After Divorce 02/03/2017 09:00 AM EST Overnights in infancy and toddlerhood predicted better relationships years later, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Divorce, Parenting 10,000 U.S. Seniors Die Within Week of ER Discharge Every Year 02/02/2017 05:00 PM EST May be due to gaps in medical knowledge about which patients need more attention, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Medicare, Seniors' Health Can Pregnancy Harm Your Heart? 02/02/2017 04:00 PM EST Links uncovered between preterm birth, multiple children and future cardiac problems Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Disease in Women, Pregnancy, Preterm Labor U.S. High School Kids Abandoning Sweetened Sodas 02/02/2017 04:00 PM EST CDC study finds daily intake of these and other sugary drinks fell to just 20 percent by 2015 Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Child Nutrition, Teen Health New Zika Vaccine Candidate Provides Powerful Protection 02/02/2017 04:00 PM EST Made without live virus, only one shot was needed in mice and monkeys, researchers report Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Immunization, Zika Virus Astronaut Twins Give Clues to Health Hazards of Spaceflight 02/02/2017 02:00 PM EST NASA researchers compare biological differences between Scott and Mark Kelly Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Genes and Gene Therapy Breast Density May Be Leading Indicator of Cancer Risk 02/02/2017 02:00 PM EST Study suggests it outweighs obesity and family history, but oncologists say more research is needed Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Breast Diseases Too Few Current, Former Smokers Screened for Lung Cancer 02/02/2017 02:00 PM EST Such testing could cut death rate by 20 percent, American Cancer Society says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Screening, Lung Cancer, Smoking Laundry Detergent Pods Linked to Eye Burn Danger in Kids 02/02/2017 02:00 PM EST Nearly 500 such injuries occurred in 2015, study reports Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Safety, Eye Injuries, Household Products Common Painkillers Don't Ease Back Pain, Study Finds 02/02/2017 12:00 PM EST Patients who took NSAIDs were also 2.5 times more likely to suffer gastrointestinal side effects Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Back Pain, Over-the-Counter Medicines, Pain Relievers Flu Shot May Curb Respiratory Infections in People with Heart Failure 02/02/2017 12:00 PM EST Doctors should consider high-dose vaccine for those over 65, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Failure, Immunization, Lung Diseases Many Breast Cancer Survivors Don't Get Life-Extending Therapy 02/02/2017 12:00 PM EST Study estimates nearly 15,000 lives saved over decade if all who needed hormone treatment got it Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Breast Cancer Time Outdoors May Deliver Better Sleep 02/02/2017 12:00 PM EST Camping and exposure to natural light helps prime your body for an earlier bedtime, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Disorders Most U.S. Adults Support Routine Child Vaccine 02/02/2017 12:00 PM EST Survey finds 80 percent have positive view of the shot against measles, mumps and rubella Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Health Disparities Sleepless Nights Linked to Asthma Later in Life 02/02/2017 09:00 AM EST Adults with chronic insomnia 3 times more likely to develop the respiratory disorder, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Insomnia Sticking with One Doctor May Help Keep Seniors Out of the Hospital 02/02/2017 09:00 AM EST Study found those who saw the same physician over time had fewer admissions Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Seniors' Health   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter   Search Cloud: See what people are searching for on MedlinePlus This is a free service provided by MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894 · 888-346-3656