Health News

Balding May Indicate Risk of Prostate Cancer
Balding and prostate cancer are two different but common concerns for many men. Now, new research suggests the two may be connected.
Recommended Sugar Levels May Need to Change
Cutting back on the sweets may be a concern for those trying to slim down, but it should also be a concern for those who want to protect their teeth, say the authors of a new study.
High-Protein Diet May Keep Blood Pressure Lower
Many medications reduce blood pressure, but new research suggests protein may also keep it in check.
FDA Approves New Rx for Constipation Caused by Opioids
Opioid painkillers bring needed relief to many patients, but they also come with a host of side effects — one of the most common being constipation. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved a new medication to ease this uncomfortable side effect.
Most Blood Clot Treatments Were Equally Effective
Doctors have a number of ways to treat blood clots. But a new study suggests these treatments may not differ much in how well they work.
Magnesium Sulfate in Pregnancy May Not Affect Development
While magnesium sulfate is known to protect against cerebral palsy, its effects on other measures of development are largely unknown. But a new study suggests the medicine doesn't affect kids in other ways.
Combo Therapy May Be Best for COPD
A therapy including two types of inhaled medication could be the best treatment for COPD, a smoking-related condition that affects millions in the US each year.
American Waists Continued to Grow
Pants may be growing tighter than ever before. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers tracked US waist sizes from 1999 to 2012 and found widespread increases.
US Troops to Aid in Ebola Fight
In an effort to fight the West African Ebola outbreak, the US has pledged to send troops to Liberia.
New Recommendations for Preventing Cardiac Death in Youth
Sudden death from heart problems among young people is a rare but tragic health issue. But new health recommendations may help prevent such events.