Sandra Gordon is dreading menopause. The 46-year-old from Weston, Connecticut, watched her mother's memory falter in her mid-50s, due to changing hormone levels. "Every time I get my period I say to myself, 'Yes! I'm so relieved!' " says Gordon.
Dr. David Edelson, a weight-loss specialist in Manhasset, New York, hears the stories of dozens of patients each day -- most of them grappling with serious weight problems, after a lifetime of obesity.
When most people think of suicide, they think of psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. But new research suggests that lung trouble may also play a role.
Menthol cigarettes are no more harmful than regular cigarettes, tobacco industry representatives argued Thursday as a federal advisory panel opened a two-day meeting to consider whether to ban the sale of those cigarettes.
A Food and Drug Administration committee delivered a split recommendation on the diabetes drug Avandia on Wednesday, with most members voting to leave it on the market but urging tighter controls on the way it's prescribed.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney recently underwent heart surgery and is recovering in a Virginia hospital, said a statement issued by Cheney on Wednesday.
Cholesterol tests may soon become as routine a part of childhood health care as vaccines. In recent years, a growing number of pediatricians have been pushing for all children to have their cholesterol checked, not just those who appear to be at risk for heart disease later in life.
The brutality of loving someone who has rejected you has a biological underpinning, according to a study published in this month's issue of Journal of Neurophysiology
The popular diabetes drug Avandia may be far more dangerous to patients than was reported in a study touted by the drug's manufacturer, according to a review done for the FDA. FULL STORY | Avandia worth the risks?
For years, Kathy Broussard flew her single-engine Piper Cherokee across Texas, bringing critically ill patients to Houston for life-saving medical treatments.
In a country where malnutrition is one of the leading killers of children, South Africa is seeing more obesity-related conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
A recent study says hospital medication errors spike in July as new residents take on more responsibility. In Empowered Patient, learn four ways to stay safe during your hospital visit, no matter when you go.
Millions of Americans already take fish oil to keep their hearts healthy and to treat ailments ranging from arthritis to depression. Now, a new study suggests that the supplements may also help women lower their risk of breast cancer.
