Health News

New Device for Treating Brain Aneurysms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new device that provides neurointerventional surgeons with another tool to treat brain aneurysms without performing open surgery.
Exercise Tips for Arthritis Patients
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and potentially crippling disease. While managing the pain can be a difficult task, exercise is one of the best ways to prevent arthritis, control pain, and improve function.
Depression Drugs Can Hurt Your Heart
Depression is known to increase the risk of heart disease. Now, a new study shows that antidepressant drugs - separate from the effects of the disease itself - may have an effect on heart health.
Leakage Problems
People who have bladder control problems can find themselves in an uncomfortable situation if they have an accidental leakage.
A New Drug for Your Restless Legs
On April 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Horizant Extended Release Tablets ( gabapentin enacarbil ), a once-daily treatment for moderate-to-severe restless legs syndrome ( RLS ).
Working on Equality in Health Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today launched two strategic plans aimed at reducing health disparities. The HHS Action Plan to Reduce Health Disparities outlines goals and actions HHS will take to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities.
New Findings on Hormone Replacement Therapy
You may remember some years ago when a large women's study was stopped because one of the therapies being tested was shown to actually increase the risk of breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes.
Disease Fighting Tangerines
Tangerines are not just deliciously sweet fruits, they are also good for you. New research shows that tangerines can help protect against obesity and other health problems.
Berger's Disease in the Genes
Until now, the cause of Berger's disease was poorly understood. Researchers have found the parts of human DNA that places a greater risk of developing this kidney disorder.
A Smoking Heart
Smoking just isn't good for you, we all know that. But for those who have been unable to stop, there may be new therapies developed which could positively influence disease risk for people still smoking.
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