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Women at high risk of significant bone loss on injectable birth control identified
December 21, 2009 at 12:00 am

Nearly half of women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, commonly known as the birth control shot, will experience high bone mineral density loss in the hip or lower spine within two years of beginning the contraceptive, according to new research.

Twin study identifies factors associated with skin aging
December 21, 2009 at 12:00 am

Smoking, being heavier, not using sunscreen and having had skin cancer appear to be associated with sun damage and aging of skin on the face, according to a report based on a study of twins.