Are Brains to Blame for Weight Gain?
(Ivanhoe Newswire)— According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about out of 3 U.S. adults are obese and that number continues to grow. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
Association Between Injectable Progesterone Contraceptives And Poor Periodontal Health
Injectable progesterone contraceptives may be associated with poor periodontal health, according to research in the Journal of Periodontology. The study found that women who are currently taking depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injectable contraceptive, or have taken DMPA in the past, are more likely to have indicators of poor periodontal health, including gingivitis and periodontitis, than women who have never taken the injectable contraceptive. DMPA is a long-lasting progestin-only injectable contraceptive administered intermuscularly every three months... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
