Doctors Say...

Are your prescription drugs safe?

Susan — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:02:06 +0000

In an effort to better inform doctors and patients, the FDA has posted a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems. What, if anything, should you do if your medication is listed?

Research shows nuts and popcorn are good for the colon

Susan — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:20:44 +0000

A medical flip-flop: now eating nuts and popcorn is shown to actually be good for your colon...

Health Benefits of Masturbation

Susan — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:25:45 +0000

From a healthier prostate and improved immune system for men, to relieving chronic backpain or menstruation cramps for women -- research has highlighted many health benefits associated with masturbating. [video]

Is there a link between moisturizers and skin cancer?

Susan — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:02:12 +0000

Don't like the news about moisturizers and their possible side effects?

Health links: Snoring and Sleep apnea

Susan — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:59:51 +0000

If simple lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies can't control chronic snoring, more sophisticated surgical and nonsurgical treatments are another option.

Life as a teenager with HIV

Susan — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:41:50 +0000

A 13-year-old girl from Honduras addresses AIDS conference in Mexico. The Honduran teenager has been speaking publicly about her HIV status for years in an effort to reduce HIV stigma and discrimination. [video]

Hypersomnia: ‘My doctor thought I was on drugs’

Susan — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:52:46 +0000

For years, Anne Wollenberg struggled to wake up – and stay up. Now, after being diagnosed with a rare sleeping disorder, her drowsiness is finally under control.

And now… a spa for your vagina

Susan — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:40:24 +0000

Dr. Lauri Romanzi, a gynecologist who performs pelvic reconstruction surgery, said she came up with the idea for the spa one day while walking by an outlet of BriteSmile, the tooth-whitening chain. She liked that the stores cater to people with healthy teeth.

So Dr. Romanzi developed her own concept of “pelvic fitness” for healthy women.

Unhappy News on Happy Meal Nutrition

Susan — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:24:20 +0000

Most kids' meals at top restaurant chains have way too many calories to be healthy, according to a report released yesterday.

Antibacterial wipes can spread superbugs: study

Susan — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:42:48 +0000

MRSA infections can range from boils to more severe infections of the bloodstream, lungs and surgical sites. Most cases are associated with hospitals, nursing homes or other health care facilities.