A furry 250-pound grandma and her 6-year-old son were pronounced in good health after human-style physical exams at Brookfield Zoo. The sedated patients in the Chicago-area zoo’s hospital were two western lowland gorillas. (March 10)
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Understanding the risks and benefits of Crohn’s disease surgery, when it’s recommended, and what kinds of surgery may help with Crohn’s symptoms.
Continue reading …What foods might make your Crohn’s symptoms worse – or better? Find out more about Crohn’s disease and diet.
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An FDA advisory panel has urged federal regulators to go slowly in allowing companies to sell genetic testing kits directly to consumers, amid worries that test results could be easily misinterpreted.
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Medications that shrink enlarged prostates and treat male-pattern baldness can have sexual side effects that may persist after the drugs are discontinued, a new research review suggests.
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An experimental, ultra-long-acting insulin given just three times a week proved as effective as daily insulin for controlling blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, researchers say.
Continue reading …The FDA has approved Benlysta, the first new drug for lupus in 50 years. What is it? Which patients will benefit? Which won’t? Is it safe? WebMD’s FAQ.
Continue reading …Men whose anus-to-scrotum distance is shorter than average are 7.3 times more likely to have low sperm counts.
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Answers to WebMD readers’ questions about what the health care reform law covers.
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Specific areas in the brain that may be linked to sensations of reward and resistance to risk-taking become increasingly active in early adolescence, indicating that over time the youths may be improving their ability to resist peer pressure, a new study suggests.
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