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Vitamin D supplements and good night's sleep may help to manage pain

Date: May-24-2017
A review finds that vitamin D is involved in sleep and pain regulation and proposes that vitamin D supplements and good sleep hygiene may help manage pain.

Prostate biopsy: What to expect

Date: May-24-2017
A prostate biopsy is the most effective way to diagnose prostate cancer. Learn more about this essential procedure for early detection.

Spotting vs. period: How to tell the difference

Date: May-24-2017
In this article learn what the difference is between spotting and period, what the common causes of spotting may be, and when a doctor should be consulted.

Chocolate may cut risk of irregular heartbeat by a fifth

Date: May-24-2017
A little bit of what you fancy really does do you good; researchers say that moderate chocolate intake may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation.

Prostate cancer surgery: Types and what to expect

Date: May-24-2017
In this article, we take a close look at the types of surgery used to treat prostate cancer, as well as what to expect during and after the procedure.

Suicide risk elevated among lung cancer patients

Date: May-24-2017
Suicide rates among lung cancer patients are significantly higher than the general population and people with breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers.

Omega-3 fatty acids weaken Listeria, study finds

Date: May-23-2017
Omega-3 fatty acids can neutralize Listeria monocytogenes, making the listeriosis-causing bacterium vulnerable to attack, new research finds.

Listerine foot soak: Does it work?

Date: May-23-2017
Learn about the potential benefits of using Listerine mouthwash as a foot soak. Does it actually help with conditions that affect the feet?

How does poor sleep affect our ability to learn? Study investigates

Date: May-23-2017
A new study looks at the effects of disturbed deep sleep on the neuroplasticity in the brain's motor cortex and the ability to learn new movements.

Alzheimer's disease: Family history may explain puzzling link to metabolic gene

Date: May-23-2017
Research linking the metabolic gene TOMM40 with Alzheimer's risk has produced mixed results for years. Now, a new study says family history is the reason.