Health News

More Than Combat Cough
Our military soldiers are bringing home more than honor and dignity after their tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Cut the Fat, Keep the Weight
Millions of people in the United States are at risk of getting diabetes. Doctors usually tell their patients to lose weight so that they don't get the disease. However, new research shows that you don't have to lose weight to reduce your risk of diabetes.
Infection Alone Not Getting Cystric Fibrosis' Goat
Cystic fibrosis (CF) needs more than a little infection to get its goat. Prior studies have indicated that lung infections in infants and small children with cystic fibrosis was highly indicative of continuing poor lung function in the teenage years.
Former Teammate Accuses Lance Armstrong of "Doping"
Olympic gold medalist, Tyler Hamilton, says he took performance-enhancing drugs with his teammate and seven-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong.
Workout With Your Avatar
Most people know exercising is important, but often times people don’t have the motivation, a partner, or have a fear of working out in public. Never fear, virtual partner is here!
Quit Smoking with Exercise
Are nicotine patches or nicotine gums not cutting it? Try exercising to curb your nicotine cravings. Research shows that you can improve your health by exercising regularly and you could quit smoking as well.
Keep Your New Kidney and Your Wallet
Just because something is more expensive, doesn't mean it's better. This may be the case when you're buying a car, or even when doctors are deciding which drug to prescribe for you.
New Drugs Could Treat Half of Prostate Cancers
A new class of cancer fighting drugs that seems to hold promise in treating breast cancer may also work with certain types of prostate cancer. Those are the findings of a new University of Michigan (U-M) study.
Being Healthy Does Not Necessarily Just Mean Losing Weight
Most people don’t understand the actual term 'healthy living'. Weight management is just one aspect of living healthy, but there are many other factors that should be taken into account.
Time Out for Dry Mouth
During the throes of a cancer battle, preserving healthy saliva glands may be on the back burner for most cancer patients, but the long-lasting effects of dry mouth can create problems with sleeping, eating and socializing for patients in remission.