Recent Health News

Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk

New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer

Early study found tumor reduction in several forms of the disease

Health Tip: Before You Lift Something Heavy

Get help if it's too big to lift by yourself

Health Tip: Keep Nails Trim and Clean

And avoid spreading germs

Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey

But shortage of primary care physicians will change the look of U.S. health care, experts say

Sugary Sodas, Fruit Punches May Raise Kidney Stone Risk: Study

It's important to stay hydrated, but water may be your best choice, experts say

Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis

Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation

Scientists Use Cloning Technique to Produce Human Stem Cells

Breakthrough bypasses need to use cells from fertilized embryos

Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says

It's never too late to start, researchers find

Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report

Actress has already had double mastectomy due to gene linked to high risk for breast, ovarian cancer