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Why Does Chronic Pain Affect So Many Women?

Millions of American women are affected by chronic pain every year. 12.1 million women over the age of 18 report experiencing pain symptoms from conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, endometriosis, and fibromyalgia.

Acid-suppressing drugs to treat spit-up?

Spitting up, crying, and irritability are all common behaviors for babies, right? So why are infants being prescribed acid-suppressing drugs to treat these symptoms?

From One Diabetes to Another

All women who develop gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) should be screened for diabetes after they deliver their baby. Diabetes screening may be especially important for some African American mothers.

Detroit is America's Lung Cancer Capital

Detroit is known as the 'Motor City,' 'Motown' or 'Hockeytown.' It may soon get another unfortunate distinction when it comes to lung cancer.

Heart Rehab Works -- If You Go

Cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack, surgery or for a heart condition can help patients live longer. This is especially true in the least fit patients --but they have to show up.

Linking Cancer and Drinking: A Mixed Review

Drinking one or two glasses of wine a day actually has some health benefits. A new study looked at the impact of overall drinking habits on cancer risks and mortality.

Baby-Friendly Hospitals on Horizon

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective preventive measures a mother can take to protect the health of her infant. It lowers medical costs, provides invaluable immunities, and helps protect against childhood obesity and many other illnesses including diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome, respiratory and ear infections.

FDA approves Onfi to treat severe type of seizures

On Oct. 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Onfi tablets ( clobazam ) for use as an adjunctive (add-on) treatment for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in adults and children 2 years of age and older.

Coffee and Skin Cancer?

If you're not satisfied with one measly cup of java, but prefer four or more, you may be doing your skin a huge favor. Yes, you could be protecting yourself from one of the most common forms of cancer.

The True Value of Mammography Now in Question

Women have been told for years that mammography saves lives. And many breast cancer survivors credit mammograms for detecting the disease early on and helping them beat it. Well, new research calls all this into question.

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