Researchers are reporting that prostate cancer treatments that block the supply of male hormones raise cholesterol, increase the likelihood of obesity, and worsen blood sugar, all of which raise men's risk of heart attack. Read Summary >
Studies suggest that singing is beneficial for physical health, including for people with Alzheimer's, asthma, and COPD, as well as for mental health, such as depression and anxiety. Read Summary >
Experts choose 10 of the top medical advances of the past decade, including human genome mapping, stem cell research, targeted cancer therapies, anti-smoking laws, and new HIV treatments. Read Summary >
After more than three weeks of debate and compromise, Senate Democrats secured enough votes to pass a sweeping bill aimed at reforming the U.S. health system. Read Summary >