The decline in U.S. breast cancer rates seen in 2002 and 2003 in white women has not continued, according to a new report that tracks the numbers from 2003 through 2007.
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Despite federal mandates to include more women in research studies, women are often underrepresented in trials evaluating heart devices including cardiac stents, implantable defibrillators, and other high-risk cardiac devices.
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Almost two out of three U.S. adults aged 70 or older have significant hearing loss, according to a new study.
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Mutations in a gene linked to insulin resistance occur in nearly 10% of diabetes patients of white European descent, an international research team reports.
Continue reading …Mutations in a gene linked to insulin resistance occur in nearly 10% of diabetes patients of white European descent, an international research team reports.
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Women who sought treatment to relieve the pain, heavy bleeding, or other symptoms caused by uterine fibroids report a better quality of life after their procedure, a new study shows.
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Family members and others who act as surrogates, making treatment decisions for incapacitated loved ones, are sometimes affected adversely for months or years, according to a new review of published studies.
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Not enough is being done to reduce sun exposure and the risk of skin cancer among children, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Fish oil may be an effective counter to weight loss seen in patients with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy, according to a new study published in the online edition of the journal Cancer.
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Staying on your depression treatment is critical for recovery. But it’s not always easy. Here are tips to help you stay on treatment for depression without undue side effects.
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