Experts question safety of birth control implant linked to pain

Essure has come under new scrutiny as experts dissect host of problems reported by women implanted with metallic, permanent device

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/experts-question-safety-of-essure-birth-control-implant-linked-to-pain/

MRIs Before Breast Cancer Surgery on the Rise: Study

Use of imaging tool has jumped dramatically, despite unclear guidelines on its use in this setting

From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20150924/mris-before-breast-cancer-surgery-on-the-rise-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

​Dalai Lama at Mayo Clinic for evaluation

The 80-year-old Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader has made regular visits to the Mayo Clinic in past years

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dalai-lama-at-mayo-clinic-for-evaluation/

Teen with peanut allergy dies after eating s'mores

16-year-old didn't know there was peanut butter in one of his favorite treats at a school event

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/colorado-teen-dies-from-peanut-allergy/

Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheeses

Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheeses

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/20150924/listeriosis-outbreak-soft-cheese?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Retirement Might Not Agree With Your Health

Report found seniors who stayed in the workforce were better off physically

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20150924/retirement-might-not-agree-with-your-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC

10 Percent of U.S. Women Drink During Pregnancy: Study

And 3 percent binge drink while expecting

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20150924/10-percent-of-us-women-drink-during-pregnancy-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Non-antibiotic drug holds promise for fighting superbug

Early studies in mice show the drug may stop potentially deadly effects of infection

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/non-antibiotic-drug-ebselen-superbug-c-difficile/

Study tests success rates of common fertility drugs

Study finds one drug for couples with unexplained infertility works better than others

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fertility-drug-clomid-success-rate-healthy-births/

Older Adults' Hearing Loss May Be Tied to Earlier Death

Findings don't prove that impaired hearing is to blame, but draw attention to quality-of-life issues

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20150924/older-adults-hearing-loss-may-be-tied-to-earlier-death?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Fidgeting might be good for your health

Tapping your foot or wriggling in your chair may help counteract the negative effects of sitting for long periods, researchers say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fidgeting-might-be-good-for-your-health/

Contraceptive Implant Under Microscope Amid Questions of Safety, Altered Trial Data

Essure has generated more than 5,000 complaints of serious side effects.

From: http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/news/20150924/contraceptive-implant-under-microscope-amid-questions-of-safety-altered-trial-data?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mindfulness Calms Nerves at School and Work

This simple technique can ease stress and boost your focus, and training programs for it are catching on in schools and workplaces across the country. WebMD has the story.

From: http://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20150924/mindfulness-stress-school-work?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Coffee May Not Risk Irregular Heartbeat, Study Claims

Finds no link between beverage and increased odds of atrial fibrillation

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20150923/coffee-may-not-risk-irregular-heartbeat-study-claims?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Ankle Sprains—Pain Free Does Not Mean Normal

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwmoHvtVdiw