Health News

Leonard Nimoy: Lived Long and Prospered
Leonard Nimoy, most famous for his iconic portrayal of Spock on the Star Trek TV series, died Friday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 83.
Long-Acting Insulin Offers New Option for Diabetes Patients
Diabetes patients just got a more potent insulin option.
Statins Could Help More Than Your Heart
High cholesterol and liver cancer may have a common enemy.
Coffee Could Help Keep This Disease Away
The cause of multiple sclerosis (MS) is unknown, but new evidence suggests that coffee could lower your risk for it.
Blocked Arteries Might Affect Rx Effects
When statin medications don’t work, check the arteries. They may not work because the arteries are blocked.
What's Behind Many Pneumonia Cases
Pneumonia is often connected to the elderly, but the youngest among us might have an increased risk.
A Surprising Possible Risk of ADHD
ADHD is known to be tied to difficulties in school and trouble focusing, but something much more serious might also be tied to the condition.
Concussion Protection: Keep Your Head in the Game
Scientists are always looking for new ways to prevent concussions — a particular concern for athletes. Some of the most recent innovations, however, may not work as well as hoped.
This Rx Combo Could Raise Risks After Heart Attack
Some things just don’t go together. NSAIDs and anti-clotting medications may be among those things.
How Your Breakfast Might Affect Your Blood Sugar
There may be more to healthy eating than vitamins, minerals, and fat and sugar content. How much you eat and when could have an effect on your blood sugar, too.