Health News

A Picture of Strokes to Come — and How to Prevent Them
A picture of your brain after you've had a mini-stroke may show doctors your risk of having another stroke. And you can take steps to lower that risk.
Rx Shows Promise for Epilepsy Patients
Epilepsy patients may have a new way to fight seizures. A new medication may reduce the number of seizures these patients have.
A Sweet Way to Lower Diabetes Risk
Chocolate lovers may have one more reason to indulge their sweet tooth — chocolate may lower diabetes risk.
Antacids May Extend Some Cancer Patients' Lives
Antacids may help with more than just heartburn. They could help some cancer patients live longer.
Aspirin May Not Be Worth the Risk
Thinking about taking a daily aspirin to improve your health? You may want to think again. Some side effects of aspirin may outweigh the medication's benefits.
Don't Let Depression Keep You Down — Treatment Can Help
If you’re depressed, you have company. And you can take steps to feel better.
Keeping Off the Pounds May Add on the Years
Maintaining a healthy weight can take some work, but it can have a big payoff. Those who can keep the pounds off may live years longer than those who are overweight or obese.
Gene Testing May Identify Effective Cancer Treatments
The term "genetic mutation" may sound a little scary, but some gene mutations may reveal lifesaving alternative cancer treatments — and show who is at risk for cancer in the future.
More US Hospitals Equipped to Treat Ebola
The United States's Ebola readiness just got a boost. Now, 35 hospitals across the country are equipped to treat patients with Ebola. And more hospitals are expected to be ready in the coming weeks.
CDC Talks Flu: Vaccine Still Offers Protection
It's flu season again, and the experts are reminding people to get vaccinated.