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What You Need to Know About Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a viral disease that causes swelling of the liver. Here’s what you need to know about hepatitis C.

Difficult Choices When Dying of Cancer

Planning ahead is a useful strategy in many aspects of life, even when it comes to the end of life.

Calling Attention to Colorectal Cancer

If a screening could not just identify, but actually prevent cancer, you'd make an appointment, right? Experts are reminding the public that this can be the case for colorectal cancer.

Medications to Modify the Course of MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Nerve fibers are surrounded by a protective sheath made from a substance called myelin. People with MS experience deterioration of the myelin.

A Diet Rich in Fish Nets a Healthy Heart

Many studies have shown that eating fish can be good for the heart. To have a protective effect, however, fish consumption may have to be higher than once thought.

Hearing Loss Linked to Depression Among Adults

Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States, and one new study found that even minor hearing loss can have an impact on mental health.

Patients Happy with Less Invasive Back Surgery

Back surgery might not have to be a major surgery for some patients. A different technique may produce good long-lasting results.

Rx for Prostate Cancer Not for All Men

Preventing the spread of prostate cancer to bones can mean fewer fractures and slower progression of cancer. One medication used for this purpose appears safe, but may not be effective in some patients.

ADHD Treatment Lowered Car Accident Risk in Men

Safely driving a car requires concentration and focus, which might be difficult for those with ADHD. One new study looked at the relationship between ADHD and serious car accidents among adults.

Prostate Surgery May be Better Choice for Younger Men

There's some debate on how to handle early prostate cancer. While some doctors recommend surgery to remove the entire prostate, others advise waiting and monitoring to see if the disease advances.

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