Health News

The Changing Course of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Treating prostate cancer is a balancing act — not too much treatment, but not too little. And it looks as though doctors may be getting better at balancing.
5 Lifestyle Factors Linked to Less Heart Failure
Your day-to-day activities just may halve your risk for heart failure.
Are Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy?
The question of whether to take antidepressants during pregnancy is an intimate and complicated one. But if you're pregnant (or trying to be) and you have depression, you may want to consider the risks.
Stroke: Hard on Brain Function
A stroke happens in an instant, and many who survive report that their brain never works like it once did. But these problems with memory and thinking ability may not just be the immediate aftermath.
Got Insomnia? Change the Way You Think
If insomnia is keeping you up at night, you may want to change how you think.
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
Screening for breast cancer may be a double-edged sword.
Colorectal Cancer Rx Shows More Promise
An experimental medication continues to show promise in treating colorectal cancer patients.
When 'Low T' Gets You Down
For some men, low testosterone levels may be tied to a common mental health problem.
Among Teens, Antipsychotics May Be Too Common
Mental illness consists of an array of complex and hard-to-pin-down disorders, but avoiding misdiagnosis can be crucial to treating it properly.
Indoor Tanning Fades, but Millions Still Risk It
At one time, many people thought indoor tanning meant a healthy glow year-round. Today, more and more people may be realizing that this isn’t so.