Health News

Urinary Tract Problems on the Rise
With better technology, medicine and science, people are getting older. Although people are getting more time, there are also other problems – specifically urinary problems.
The Good Buzzed Life
Millions, if not billions of people around the world grab a cup of coffee to start their day. Did you ever stop to think it might be boosting your spirits while keeping you awake?
Common Eye Drugs Can Lead to Antibiotic Resistance
The development of antibiotic resistance from overexposure to antibiotics has been a growing concern for both patients and doctors in recent years.
Pinpointing Deadly Arrhythmias
Heart arrhythmias can be life-threatening, though for some patients they're just a low-risk nuisance. A new set of criteria can help determine which patients are at risk for sudden death and would benefit from an implanted defibrillator.
Melanoma Detection Device Gaining Approval
Dermatologists have no true test for determining if a skin lesion may be melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. A new tool is gaining approval that will give physicians more reliable information to detect the disease when it's most curable.
Advanced Prostate Cancer Breakthrough?
The treatment options for advanced prostate cancer that's spread to the bone are minimal at this point. An experimental drug that's currently being tested may soon change the outlook for patients.
Race May Play Role in Trauma Patient Deaths
Race may play a role in surviving severe trauma. Hospitals that primarily serve minorities appear to have higher death rates when it comes to treating trauma patients.
The Brain Keeps Growing and Growing…
For a long time, the medical community believed the brain stopped developing during adolescence. Researchers have now found evidence that the brain is still growing past then.
Distress Linked to Back Pain Intensity
Don't discount the role of psychiatric disorders in chronic back pain. Distress may increase the pain intensity and inability to work when it comes to acute low back pain and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
My Face Keeps Breaking Out
In spite of developments in the treatment of acne, scientists do not have a definitive explanation for the cause of acne. Now there are questions regarding the effectiveness of treatments.