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Study Questions Hormone Rx for Prostate Cancer
Running contrary to current guidelines, new research suggests that use of hormone-suppressing treatment over the long term may not help some men battling recurrent prostate cancer, and may even cause...
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At-Risk Men May Also Benefit From Mammograms
A new study argues there's potential benefit in regular mammograms for men who are at high risk of breast cancer.
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Texas Girl Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba
A 10-year-old Texas girl has died due to Naegleria fowleri, also known as brain-eating amoeba, 8 days after getting a headache and fever.
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New York State First to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
New York state's Public Health and Health Planning Council voted to ban all flavored vaping products except  menthol and tobacco flavors.
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Radiation Rx Might Ease a Dangerous Irregular Heart Beat
This irregular rhythm, called ventricular tachycardia (VT), occurs when the heart's lower chambers start to beat uncontrollably fast. Once it starts, it can kill within minutes.
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Age Often Dampens Narcissists' Self-Love, Study Finds
Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by the belief that you're smarter, better-looking, more successful and more deserving than others.
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Four-Legged Friends Help Buffer Loss of a Spouse
Investigators looked at 437 older adults, some of whom lost a spouse, either through divorce or death. They found that having a cat or dog at home was linked to an easing of  loneliness and depression.
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A Drink a Day Might Be Good for Diabetics' Health, Study Suggests
The review found that people who had a bit of alcohol daily had lower levels of a type of blood fat called triglycerides. But alcohol didn't seem to lower blood sugar levels in people who already had...
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Early Georgia Air Test Results Raise Questions
The first round of community-sponsored testing of the air around a plant that uses ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment were released this week. The results were open to interpretation from...
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New Kids' Drink Guidelines: Avoid Plant-Based Milks
The take-home message from the new "Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids" guidelines: Â Cut down on sugary sodas, juices and the like, and favor breast milk or cow's milk for youngsters instead of trendy...
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Intense Gaming Can Trigger Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting in Some Players
A handful of video gamers have passed out when intense sessions caused their heartbeat to lapse into an irregular rhythm known as an arrhythmia, researchers report.
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More U.S. Teens Vaping Nicotine
Among high school seniors across America about 25% are vaping nicotine e-cigarettes this year, a jump from 21% last year.
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Media Giants Pull E-Cigarette Ads
CBS, WarnerMedia and Viacom have banned ads for e-cigarettes. The ban comes after a spate of vaping-related lung infections and seven deaths.
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Are Personalized Diets Ready for Prime Time?
Personalized diets use your own microbiome to outline the best foods for your own body. But not everyone is convinced they're the answer.
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Just 2 Weeks on the Couch Starts to Damage Your Body
After two weeks of couch potato life, the study volunteers underwent a battery of testing. These results were compared to findings measured when the study started.
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Back-to-School Sports Test
Kids are getting ready for a new school year. When after-school activities include sports, they may need a pre-participation physical examination, which is different from the yearly physical exam you...
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530 Sick, 8 Dead from Mysterious Vaping Illnesses
The 530 cases in 38 states and one territory include both confirmed and probable ones, said Anne Schuchat, MD, principal deputy director of the CDC.
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Scientists Discover New Way Fat Harms Your Arteries
The British researchers found that in heart disease patients who are obese, body fat surrounding the arteries tends to secrete high amounts of a protein called WNT5A. The protein, in turn, appears to...
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Maker Halts Distribution of Generic Zantac Due to Possible Carcinogen
A distribution halt is not the same as a full recall, and it means that generic Zantac (ranitidine) remaining on store shelves can still be sold, CBS News reported.
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Don't Let Fear of Cancer Keep You From Doctor Visits
Those most likely to skip appointments are men under 30 or over 85, people living in poor areas, and those with gastrointestinal symptoms, the study found.
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