Health News

Common Hormone Therapy Not Proven Safe for Menopausal Women
Women considering hormone therapy may need to speak to their doctors about the safety of their treatment options.
MS Patients May Need More of These Nutrients
Women with multiple sclerosis may need to pay extra attention to what they eat to address a possible gap in their diets.
Most Common Prostate Cancer Treatment May Not Always Be Best
The majority of prostate cancer patients may receive the same treatment. There are other options, however, and they may be underused.
Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: A New Management Method?
If you have prostate cancer, you may be seeing a lot more of your doctor. That's because this cancer is often managed with frequent checkups rather than aggressive treatment in low-risk cases. And this may be the best option for some intermediate-risk cases, too.
Cancer Survival Gains Not the Same for All Groups
Cancer patients are winning the battle against the disease like never before, but age and race may play a role in determining survival odds.
Know the Risks of Your Uterine Fibroid Surgery
Not all patients face the same risks from the same surgeries. Such is likely the case with surgeries to remove benign uterine tumors.
Among Macular Edema Treatments, This Rx May Lead the Pack
One medication may outperform the others when it comes to treating diabetic macular edema.
Exercise: How Even a Little May Help Older Hearts
Older adults with reduced mobility may not move around a lot, but a little activity may go a long way in maintaining their heart health.
Chicken Pox Virus Tied to More Than Just Shingles
Talk of chicken pox often brings up itchy childhood memories, but the virus behind the illness may be tied to other issues that are a bit harder to scratch.
This New Treatment May Relieve Leg Cramps
Leg cramps that wake you out of a sound sleep can be a real pain. Because there are no approved treatments, people who face this problem due to diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) haven't had many options, but that could soon change.