Health News

A Hearty Defense Against Chemo's Harm
Cancer treatment is frequently a delicate balance between too much and not enough. Part of the therapy includes careful evaluation of how the patient is handling the side effects.
CT Scans Reveal Few Strokes
When a patient shows up in a hospital emergency room complaining of dizziness, a doctor's first line of defense is often to order a CT scan to check for serious conditions such as a stroke or bleeding in the brain.
Fewer Hot Flashes, Naturally
A dietary supplement with a certain soy germ ingredient reduced the frequency of hot flashes in women experiencing menopause.
Chemicals Lurking in the Cupboards
Children with more exposure to PFCs , chemicals found in many household products, may not get enough protection from vaccines because of the chemicals' effects on their immune system.
Using Your Own Body to Attack Cancer
In the world of medicine, drugs, surgery or radiation are the usual options to treat cancer. Recently, another route has presented itself - enhancing the body's own immune system to attack the cancer.
Don't Be Scared of This COPD Test
Understanding how severe a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) flare up may be can help lead to better treatment. A free and simple test is doing just that for doctors and COPD sufferers.
No Shame in Trying to Be Mindful
Shame is the painful aura of humiliation felt after committing an error, and many dealing with alcohol and drug abuse often seek therapy to manage these tough emotions.
Metastasis Doesn't Always Mean the Worst
Metastasis means a lot of different things to people. But one thing it does not have to mean is the end.
Lithium Still Bipolar's Treatment of Choice
At one time lithium was a common drug treatment for bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder. But its use has decreased significantly, partly due to concerns about safety and its possible negative effect on kidney function.
Fry Your Food But Skip The Heart Disease?
Fried foods are unlikely to increase the health of your heart, but they might not be the big heart no-no they were once suspected of being.