The Lingering Effects of Breast Cancer
Just because cancer has been beaten doesn't mean the battle is over. Side effects can - and often do - linger for years. Yet many women who are living beyond breast cancer aren't getting adequate care for these late effects.
Come Down Mood Can Stick
New study looks into whether depression in teens is a combination of factors, or if it is the use of methamphetamines and/or ecstasy that are at the heart of the problem.
Wine May Boost Heart Attack Survival
Men who drink moderately before or after experiencing a heart attack appear more likely to survive. Heavy drinkers do not receive the added heart benefit.
TV Host Dick Clark Died at 82
Dick Clark, a legendary television producer famous for hosting "American Bandstand" and "New Year's Rockin ' Eve," died today of a massive heart attack. He was 82.
There's an App for Colon Cancer
One of the really tough things about receiving a cancer diagnosis is not knowing what to do next. You don't even know what you don't know.
Test Identifies Genetic Markers of Depression
Mood changes in teens and the subjective method of relying on patient's self-reported symptoms can make a major depression diagnosis challenging.
Cholesterol Drug May Harm Kidneys
On top of diet and exercise, medications can help you control your cholesterol. Be careful, though. Some of these medications may pose a threat to your health.
Punch Drunk Memory
Boxers and mixed martial arts (MMA) competitors take blows to the head often enough to hurt memory function. After a while the constant blows to the head turn into real brain damage that worsens even after they quit sports.
Do Emergency Helicopters Save Lives?
While emergency helicopter flights may boost your chance of survival over ambulance transportation, they are an expensive and limited resource. Researchers are asking, do they actually save lives?