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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
Managing Your Pain: How to Use Prescription Drugs Without Becoming Addicted
Be smart if you take prescription opioids—and find alternative forms of relief.
October 26, 2009 - January W. Payne - Pain
Stem Cells: 10 Diseases They May—or May Not—Cure
Embryonic stem cell research is poised to expand. Could an array of treatments or cures come next?
March 13, 2009 - Lindsay Lyon - Diabetes
Finding Effective Treatment for Your Chronic Pain
Studies are underway to look into the effectiveness of alternative ways of delivering pain medications.
February 10, 2009 - January W. Payne - Pain
The Debate About Doctors Giving Out 'Fake' Medicines
Placebo treatments can make patients feel better. But is it ethical for doctors to prescribe them?
November 06, 2008 - Lindsay Lyon - Health
Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Patients Urged
September 15, 2008 - HealthDay
6 Alternatives to Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
A new study casts doubt on the value of a common procedure for arthritic knees.
September 10, 2008 - Adam Voiland - Pain
3 Myths—and 1 Truth—About Running and Your Health
No, exercise won't shorten your life. A new study, in fact, links running to longevity.
August 12, 2008 - Katherine Hobson - On Fitness
Acupuncture
Alternative remedies
January 09, 2008 - January W. Payne - Health

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