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Thinning Bones? How to Tell if You Need an Osteoporosis Medication
Sally Field makes it seem as if we all need to be on Boniva. But most with thinning bones don't need it.
December 30, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
Vitamin May Play Protective Role Against Common Cancer
Patients deficient in vitamin D fare worse in battle with lymphoma.
December 07, 2009 - Science
PSA Cancer Screening, Much Like a Seat Belt, Is a Wise Choice for Men
Prostate test saves lives by catching the disease when it's still curable.
December 01, 2009 - Patrick C. Walsh - Opinion
Aggressive Childhood Nerve Cancer Shows a Weakness
By activating the tumor suppressor p53, a new drug may slow the malignancy, a study in mice shows.
November 12, 2009 - Science
Why Health Reform Will Be a Danger to Passive Patients
Even if Congress soon ends health insurance worries, your job as an informed patient will be key.
November 09, 2009 - Bernadine Healy - Bernadine Healy, M.D.
10 Ways to Ease Those Menopause Symptoms
Acupuncture, exercise, and deep breathing can all help you glide through the transition.
September 08, 2009 - Kerry Hannon - Living Well
The Huge Health Toll Obesity Takes on Kids
And it goes way beyond a raised risk of heart disease.
July 28, 2009 - Sarah Baldauf - Children's Health
America's Best Hospitals Rankings: Definitions
The meaning of reputation, patient safety index, and other factors that weighed into the rankings
July 15, 2009 - Avery Comarow - Best Hospitals
Breast Cancer: One Woman's Tough Treatment Decisions
When science is lacking or inconclusive, choosing a path may require just going with your gut.
July 10, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
5 Risks Linked to Diabetes Medications Like Lantus, Avandia, Actos
Cancer, heart failure, fractures, and eye and liver problems among some diabetes drugs' possible risks.
July 07, 2009 - January W. Payne - Health

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