Hooked on Facebook?

There are addiction scales for everything from gambling to sex, but now the social media site Facebook has its own scale too. How much time is too much time on Facebook?

Identifying Aggressive Leukemia

There are two main types of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and knowing whether a patient has the aggressive or the slow version is very important to determine treatment early on.

Selecting Which Birth Control Matters

Several birth control pills have been linked to blood clots in women who use them, but sufficient evidence about similar risks from hormone contraceptive besides the Pill is lacking.

It’s Not Just a Bump on the Head

Structural damage is not the only part of a head injury—the brain’s electricity can be damaged as well. When the firing of the brain’s neurons gets damaged it can’t be seen on a scan the same way structural damage can.

Most Cardiac Arrest Patients Far From AEDs

In recent years there has been a push to install automated external defibrillators ( AEDs ) to treat cardiac arrest at public locations. These life saving devices are much more accessible, but are still short on access.

Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

It is not a situation hoped for, but one many people will have to tackle. As loved ones age and mental capacities fade, how do you handle proper care and ensure a high quality of life? Luckily, as numbers grow and research proliferates, our knowledge and understanding of dementia increases as well. Information about how to provide a happy, rewarding and loving life for these patients is now widely available.

Electronically Cleansed Colon Screening

If you've ever had a colonoscopy, you know about the colon emptying routine. It can be unpleasant. A new screening technology eliminates the need for all that eliminating.

Exercising Away Hypertension Risk

For individuals with a family history of high blood pressure, moderate exercise and improved cardiovascular fitness may help even out the playing field.

Cardiovascular Monitoring With Gilenya

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its evaluation of a report of a patient who died after the first dose of multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya ( fingolimod ).

Unexpected Effects of an Accident

The physical and mental effects of a major accident can be life-changing. After a visit to the hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) many people suffer from stress, anxiety, and depression. In women, treatment can help.