Health News

A Replacement for Hormone Replacement Therapy
Clinical trials testing a major brand of the herb black cohosh, purported to ease menopause symptoms, have indicated use of the supplement does not cause liver damage.
Heart Drug May Boost Cancer Therapy
Low doses of an inexpensive, FDA-approved hypertension medication may improve the results of nanotherapeutic approaches to cancer treatment.
So Bland It's Being Recalled
Unified Grocers is recalling Mariegold Baking White Bread (24 oz) and Vallarta Premium White Bread (24 oz) because they may contain undeclared milk.
Earlier Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Breast Cancer
Women who start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as menopause begins have a higher risk of breast cancer than women who begin the therapy later, according to a new study.
Cancer, Scleroderma Study Prompts Chicken-or-Egg Questions
Autoimmunity and cancer may be linked in certain forms of the autoimmune disease scleroderma, according to new research from Johns Hopkins University.
Hazy Shade of Winter
Cold, dry outdoor air and dry indoor heat account for a spike in dry eye syndrome cases in the winter months.
Lack of Sun Might Hurt Your Lungs
Researchers have found a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and a specific type of interstitial lung disease.
Statins Work Regardless of Protein Levels
A new study counters the claim that statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) only work for individuals with a certain protein.
Replenish Deliciously
New research from the American College of Sports Medicine indicates the best post-workout beverage for your muscles could be sitting around your refrigerator.
Antibiotic an Anti-Cancer Therapy?
An antibiotic known to suppress the immune system may lead to the development of new anti-cancer agents, according to research at Indiana University School of Medicine.