Health News

When the Pressure’s On, This App May Not Be So Smart
Smartphone apps can do some amazing things — deposit checks, manage stocks and teach French, to name a few. But they may have trouble measuring blood pressure.
This Rx Might Help Prevent HIV
An ounce of prevention is a good thing when it comes to HIV infection.
Another Hemophilia Treatment Option
Patients with hemophilia B, a rare, inherited bleeding disorder, may soon have another treatment option.
Smallest Single-Tablet HIV Rx Approved
Sometimes treatments for big diseases come in small packages.
How Aspirin Might Affect Cancer Risk
That handy headache remedy sitting in your medicine cabinet may have some other health benefits.
The Link Between Moles and Melanoma
Melanoma and skin moles have long been associated. But there's some new information.
A Potential New Treatment for Acute Gout
An acute attack of gout can be extremely painful. But there may be a quick and effective treatment on the horizon.
When Cells Eat Too Much Sugar, It Could Be Bad for Your Heart
Researchers have known for a while that chronic inflammation may play a part in coronary artery disease, but haven’t known where the inflammation may be coming from — until now.
Omega-3s During Pregnancy: How They Might Help Baby
Lots of research suggests that omega-3s may have health benefits for those who consume them. For pregnant women, those benefits may extend to baby.
Alcohol: A Little Could Do Your Heart Good
An evening libation could be a whole lot more than just an opportunity to relax.