You've just gotten out of the hospital after a major fracture. You want to avoid the experience again, but are you receiving care to prevent another fracture?
A possible new front runner is emerging in the drug war against chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). While still considered experimental, this drug is showing itself to be a powerful agent against advanced forms of the disease.
It's the holidays and that means lots of families, food and cheer. It can also be a stressful time for people with allergies. Decorations, food, pets and even trees can trigger allergies, asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Resolving to shed those extra holiday pounds may sound like a good idea, but for postmenopausal women, maintaining the status quo may be better unless they keep the weight off for good.
With the massive differences in the human genome, prescribing medications can be tricky. Fortunately, a new discovery may help doctors customize your medication by blood test.
She was crowned Miss Venezuala in 2000 at the age of 17. The next year, she was third runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant. On Saturday, Eva Ekvall died of breast cancer at the age of 28.
After one of the largest clinical trials ever conducted, the medical community has demonstrated that screening for lung cancer saves lives. The next step is to put these and other research findings into perspective to develop screening strategies that work around the globe.
While restless legs syndrome seems like an odd disorder that some people may find hard to believe, people who suffer the discomfort have no doubt this disorder exists. And now patients have effective treatment choices.
You'd think that your levels of trace elements would be assessed with a blood sample. Or maybe a hair sample. No, the best way to measure your levels of trace elements is through your toenails. Recently, scientists have found some fascinating information from examining toenails.
