The first new U.S. diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease released in 27 years paint the disorder as a disease that…
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Human Stem Cells Created Using Cloning Technique
In a provocative experiment, researchers said Wednesday they had used a cloning technique to create early-stage human embryos that were…
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Drug for rare cholesterol disease gets FDA approval
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc. said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its drug for a rare cholesterol disease, but…
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Addiction a Brain Disorder, Not Just Bad Behavior
Addiction isn’t just about willpower. It’s a chronic brain disease, says a new definition aimed at helping families and their…
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Want to Perform Better at Your Job? Try This
If you work and have kids, you may find it hard to squeeze in time to exercise. But a new…
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Study: 1 in 5 Heart Defibrillator Implants Questionable
CHICAGO – One in five heart defibrillators may be implanted for questionable reasons without solid evidence that the devices will…
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Danica Patrick’s crusade against COPD
In the coming months, famed race car driver Danica Patrick will be spending her time on and off the track…
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Get a flat belly by Friday
Need another reason to hate Mondays? Tight post-weekend waistbands. Unless you spent the past two days living like a monk,…
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The Cancer Legacy of Ground Zero
The moving 9/11 tributes were poignant and somber reminders of one of the most horrific days in our nation’s history.…
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Nip/Tuck Nightmare: The Dangerous New World of Cosmetic Surgery
Whenever you consult a physician, you have the right to expect responsible, ethical care. Yet some MDs are playing fast…
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