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Statins May Soon Be Given to Those With Excess Inflammation
An FDA panel OK'd Crestor for those with normal cholesterol but excess inflammation. Is it for you?
December 17, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
How to Safely Combat Menopause Symptoms With Hormone Therapy
Younger women tormented by hot flashes are coming back for an ultralow dose.
December 15, 2009 - Kerry Hannon - Family Health
Health Buzz: Osteoporosis Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk and Other Health News
How to get the correct diagnosis; a new kids' health website offers advice from pediatricians.
December 11, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Cancer
How to Get the Right Diagnosis: Why Doctors Goof
Even the most experienced physicians are thrown off by faulty thinking.
December 10, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - Hospitals
Medical Treatment: Patients and 'Shared Decision Making'
When there are choices, a growing number of doctors and hospitals make your preferences count.
November 25, 2009 - Sarah Baldauf - Boomer Health
Studies: Fighting Global Warming Reduces Diseases
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions could curtail preventable deaths from heart and lung disease.
November 25, 2009 - Science
Health Buzz: Mummies Show Signs of Heart Disease and Other Health News
Women in their 40s face confusion on mammograms; are phthalates making boys act like girls?
November 18, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Heart Health
Are Heart Attack Patients Exposed to Too Much Radiation?
Medical imaging can add up to exposure similar to what nuclear power plant workers experience.
November 16, 2009 - Science
The PSA Test: 7 Reasons It Still Matters
Value of test in detecting prostate cancer is under attack—but that's wrongheaded.
November 13, 2009 - Ford Vox - On Men
Health Buzz: Dense Breasts a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer Recurrence and Other Health News
Your health insurance plan after reform; determining the best way to prevent sudden death in athletes.
November 09, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Living Well

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