Health News

Violent Video Game Play Increased Aggression
More than 90 percent of youth in America play video games. Many of these games are violent and contain mature themes. Are they changing the way children and teenagers think about aggression?
New Pacemaker Avoids Wire Complications
Pacemakers are lifesaving devices, but the wires that go through the recipient's veins sometimes cause complications.
Medical Forms of Marijuana Helped MS Symptoms
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies cover a wide range of treatments, including music therapy and horseback riding. New guidelines suggest only a few actually work for those with MS.
Enlarged Prostate Treatment Protected Fertility
More than half of men will have an enlarged prostate by the age of 60 years. Standard treatment for this condition usually involves surgery that can cause uncomfortable and even permanent side effects. Now, there may be an alternative.
New Implant Eased Pain from Spinal Fractures
Spinal fractures can cause constant pain. In addition to pain pills, there may be other ways to ease the discomfort.
Colonoscopies Are Not a Perfect Tool
More people are taking advantage of colonoscopies, the best tool for detection of colon cancer. However, not everyone who has the screening can be completely certain they are cancer-free.
Diabetes Dual Therapy May Help Blood Sugar Control
Combination therapy using two different types of diabetes medication can effectively control blood sugar. New research confirms that adding vildagliptin to metformin can be a beneficial mix.
Rx May Lengthen Lives for Those with Heart Disease
Non-obstructive coronary artery disease may show little or no signs of artery blockage, but it can still prove deadly. Blood pressure medication may lower the mortality risk for these patients.
Traffic Deaths Tied to Alcohol May Be Underreported
The dangers of drunk driving are widely known. But are statistics about deaths from this dangerous activity accurate?
Impact of Stress on Female Fertility
Trying to get pregnant triggers all kinds of emotions. One of those emotions, stress, may hinder efforts to conceive.