Sensitive People More Vulnerable To Mood Disorders

Sensitive people tend to have a higher risk of developing a mood disorder, a new evidence review says.

In particular, highly sensitive souls are more likely to develop depression or suffer from anxiety, researchers report in the journal Clinical Psychological Science.

“This is the first meta-analysis providing robust e...

Thin Endometrium Shouldn't Lower Odds Of Successful IVF Pregnancy, Study Says

There’s one less potential impediment for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study says.

A thin endometrial lining does not appear to decrease a woman’s chances of a successful IVF pregnancy, researchers reported recently in the journal Human Reproduction.

Fertility specialists have long believe...

More People Turning to Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill, Study Says

Two years after U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, new research shows many people who face barriers to medical care are turning to it.

The study, published Monday in JAMA Network Open, included data from 986 people ages 15 to 45 across 44 states. All had obtained the pill — known as Opill &...

Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Now Available for At-Home Use

For the first time, people can get their annual flu vaccine without leaving the comfort of home.

FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine made by AstraZeneca, is now available for at-home use through a service called FluMist Home, the company announced.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved FluMist in 2003 for use in d...