Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Cancer Risk
9/2/2010
The long-term use of oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, and Fosamax may be associated with a doubling in esophageal cancer risk, but the risk to individual users remains small, researchers say.
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Men With Insomnia May Have Higher Risk of Death
9/2/2010
Men with insomnia have a fourfold higher death rate than those who sleep at least 6 hours a night, a 14-year study finds. It's not yet clear whether women with insomnia also die sooner.
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Is Your Kitchen as Clean as a Restaurant's?
9/2/2010
An online quiz rates your hygiene practices with a letter grade -- and gives you the information you need to keep your food safe from bacteria.
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Prescription Drug Use on the Rise in U.S.
9/2/2010
Prescription drug use in the U.S. has been rising steadily in the past decade and the trend shows no signs of slowing, the CDC says in a new report.
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Teen Pot Smoking Won't Lead to Other Drugs as Adults
9/2/2010
New research finds little support for the hypothesis that marijuana is a "gateway" drug leading to the use of harder drugs in adulthood.
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Weight Loss Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack, Stroke
9/2/2010
People who take Abbott's weight-loss pill Meridia have a higher risk of non-fatal heart attack and stroke, a study sponsored by the drug's maker finds.
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Physically Unprepared Skiers Face Heart Risk
9/1/2010
Many people fail to rev up their exercise regimen before they leave for a ski vacation -- and the sudden burst of activity on the slopes puts them at risk for heart attack, researchers say.
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New Anticlotting Drugs in the Works
9/1/2010
The drugs apixaban and Xarelto are effective at preventing deadly blood clots, new studies show.
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Sex Not on Most New Moms’ Minds
9/1/2010
A research review finds that new moms have little sex drive in the first months after delivery.
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Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ
9/1/2010
In the wake of actor Michael Douglas's announcement that he has stage IV throat cancer, WebMD answers frequently asked questions about the disease.
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Bad News About Youth Boosts Elders' Esteem
9/1/2010
People over 50 get a self-esteem boost when they read negative news about young adults, a study shows.
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Coffee May Combat High Blood Pressure
9/1/2010
Older people with high blood pressure who drink one to two cups of coffee a day have more elastic blood vessels than those who drink less or more, Greek researchers report.
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Timing of Delivery May Affect Cerebral Palsy Risk
8/31/2010
Babies delivered at 37 or 38 weeks -- or at 42 weeks or later -- are at increased risk for cerebral palsy compared to those born at 40 weeks, a study shows.
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Breast Cancer Gene Test, Preventive Surgery Save Women's Lives
8/31/2010
Women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 cancer genes cut their death risk by getting preventive surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes. Mastectomy further reduces their cancer risk.
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Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Failure Deaths
8/31/2010
Low vitamin D levels are associated with a higher risk of death and hospitalization in people with heart failure, researchers report.
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Selenium May Protect Against Bladder Cancer
8/31/2010
Adding more selenium to your diet may reduce your risk of bladder cancer.
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Seasonal Pattern Is Seen in MS Patients
8/31/2010
Brain lesions associated with increased multiple sclerosis activity appear in patients more often between the months of March and August, a new study shows.
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Pill Cuts Risk of Death in Heart Failure Patients
8/31/2010
A pill that slows the heart rate substantially cut the risk of death and hospital stays for patients with severe heart failure, a study of more than 6,500 patients shows. The drug is called Procoralan.
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Marathons Safe for Older Runners' Hearts
8/31/2010
When it comes to your heart heath, don't let age alone make you reluctant to run a marathon. So say researchers who found that amateur runners over age 50 -- and as old as 72 -- experienced some temporary heart changes, but no lasting damage after the 26.2-mile run.
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Blood Clot Risk From Stents Seen in African-Americans
8/31/2010
African-Americans may be at an increased risk for developing life-threatening blood clots after receiving drug-coated stents that are meant to keep their arteries open, new research shows.
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C-Section Rates Are High and Getting Higher
8/30/2010
Cesarean section deliveries are at an all-time high in the U.S. and are expected to keep rising, and new government-funded research may help explain the trend.
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Sports-Related Concussions on the Rise in Kids
8/30/2010
The number of children treated in hospital ERs for concussions they got while playing on sports teams has doubled in just a decade, a new study shows.
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First Genetic Link Found for Common Migraine
8/30/2010
Scientists have identified the first-ever genetic risk factor for common migraines.
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