Health News

New Year's Resolution: Eat More Cancer Fighting Foods
Nearly one-third of all cancers in the United States is thought to be tied to diet. That means what you put in your mouth does affect your risk of cancer. Take a look at the best cancer-fighting foods.
Teen Obesity Tied to Mom
Toddlers who have poor emotional relationships with their mothers are more likely to become obese during their adolescent years. The lower the relationship quality, the higher the obesity risk appears to be.
When Breast Cancer Returns
The only thing more challenging and scary than being diagnosed with breast cancer is having the disease reappear or metastasize (spread). Recent research describes the nature of metastatic and recurrent breast cancer.
Skip the Second Angioplasty
For patients at risk of having a heart attack, angioplasty to open clogged arteries and placement of a stent to prop open the artery are common. Debate still remains over the most effective type of stent, however.
Pancreatic Cancer: a Family Matter?
Any research advancement in understanding more about the difficult-to-treat cancer of the pancreas is good news. Researchers are uncovering some interesting facets of this disease, a discovery that could lead to new screening methods.
Eating Fruits and Veggies may not Reduce Weight
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables doesn't appear to be enough to stave off weight gain with age. The exception may be among smokers who recently kicked the habit.
Few With HIV Have Controlled Virus
Today, HIV patients are expected to live to an old age, with the right drugs and treatment. But a new report has found that many Americans with HIV aren't on that track.
Botox Injections Okay for OAB
Botox is a promising new treatment for people with overactive bladder ( OAB ), or urge incontinence. But is it safe to rely on repeated injections?
Prenatal Smoking is Deadly
We've known for decades that smoking during pregnancy is potentially damaging for the baby, and has been linked to various birth defects, premature birth, underdeveloped lungs, low birthweight and many other problems.
Receiving Too Much Attention in ICU?
Is there really such a thing as receiving too much care in a hospital's intensive care unit? Doctors and nurses think so and it may be jeopardizing the quality of care patients receive, while increasing staff turnover.