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Prostate cancer: Stages and outlook

Date: May-23-2017
What does TNM mean? What is a Gleason score? What are stages 1 to 4? In this article, we explain the staging system used to categorize prostate cancer.

Radiation for prostate cancer: Types and side effects

Date: May-23-2017
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. In this article, learn about the types of radiation therapy, as well as the risks involved.

Just one small glass of wine per day increases breast cancer risk

Date: May-23-2017
A new report examines breast cancer risk factors and finds that the equivalent of a daily small glass of wine or beer increases the risk significantly.

Obstructive sleep apnea might lead to irregular heartbeat

Date: May-23-2017
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea may face a greater risk of atrial fibrillation, or irregular, rapid heartbeat, new research suggests.

Ankylosing spondylitis: Symptoms and early signs

Date: May-23-2017
Ankylosing spondylitis may begin in the spine but what is it, what are the symptoms, and how is it diagnosed? What are the causes and complications?

Ankylosing spondylitis: Progression and outlook

Date: May-22-2017
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic disorder that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Learn about how it affects the body as it progresses.

Avoid fruit juice up to the age of 1 year, say the AAP

Date: May-22-2017
Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit for infants under the age of 1 year and should be avoided, say the American Academy of Pediatrics.

What does a yellow bruise on the breast mean?

Date: May-22-2017
A bruise on the breast may not be cause for concern, but what causes them and when should a doctor be consulted? What other skin changes can occur?

Older adults may not benefit from taking statins to prevent heart disease

Date: May-22-2017
An analysis of clinical trial data finds no benefit in giving older adults statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Does moderate drinking really protect against heart disease?

Date: May-22-2017
A new review finds the existing research to be biased and suggests that moderate drinking does not stave off heart disease after all.