Health News

Hit the Bottle, Keep Diabetes at Bay
Eating lots of refined carbohydrates - which are found in foods like white bread and sugary drinks - can increase your risk of diabetes. Changing your diet may lower your risk, but a little alcohol might do the same.
Anti-HIV Gel Not Effective
Last summer, a breakthrough in AIDS prevention was announced: A trial of a vaginal gel had successful results. But a new trial has been scrapped after the gel was found to be ineffective.
Low-Cal, High-Gain for Diabetes Patients
Diabetes affects many parts of the body, including the heart. So, how should you protect the health of your heart if you have diabetes? The answer may lie in what you eat.
Stem Cells Age Too
Everything ages over time. And human stem cells are no exception. Understanding this aging process may help explain why the elderly are more susceptible to infections and certain cancers.
Cancer: Take 2
When the same tumor returns, this is known as a cancer recurrence. When a new tumor forms, this is called a second primary cancer. Researches looked at the risk factors for developing secondary cancers.
Acne Medicine and Your Throat
From over-the-counter creams to oral antibiotics, there are numerous ways to treat acne. While there are many readily available treatments, one treatment may lead to an increase in sore throats.
Keeping Prostate Cancer Asleep
The secret to long-term survival is avoiding a cancer recurrence. Researchers have uncovered a protein that's key to preventing prostate cancer from reappearing.
BPA Swimming in Your Soup
It's an easy lunch or dinner. Just pry open a can of soup, heat it up, and eat. But next time, think twice: Your canned soup exposes you to a potentially harmful chemical called BPA.
Batting Cancer out of the Park
One of the most common and powerful chemotherapy agents - Taxol - is derived from the Yew family. Scientists have discovered another plant may be just as potent.
Factors to Consider in COPD Patients
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is made up of several diseases that affect the lungs. A new study shows what role a disease associated with COPD plays in the health of patients.