Health News
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.
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.
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.
Date: May-23-2017
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea may face a greater risk of atrial fibrillation, or irregular, rapid heartbeat, new research suggests.
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?
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.
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.
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?
Date: May-22-2017
An analysis of clinical trial data finds no benefit in giving older adults statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular 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.