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Bariatric Surgery Risk Calculator

Obesity is a national health problem that causes significant illness and disability. A new method for determining the risk for complications from bariatric surgery may steer more physicians and patients towards considering it as an option.

Mysterious Bipolar Disorder Gene

Researchers now have found a genetic variation in the gene neurocan (NCAN) which, when present, makes people susceptible to mental health issues, such as bipolar disorder.

Is your boyfriend affected by your depression?

Depression affects many aspects of someone's life, including thoughts, behavior and physical well-being. Add relationships to the list as well.

Caffeine and Overactive Bladder

While many experts recommend cutting back on caffeine if you have bladder control problems, a new study shows that drinking coffee and tea has little effect urinary problems.

FDA Approves New Treatment for Rare Form of Thyroid Cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved vandetanib to treat adult patients with late-stage (metastatic) medullary thyroid cancer who are ineligible for surgery and who have disease that is growing or causing symptoms.

Breast Milk May Identify Breast Cancer Risks

On the horizon is a non-invasive study that could predict a woman's risk of developing breast cancer by examining cells naturally found in her breast milk.

Taking the Fun Out of Drinking

Naltrexone’s success in treating alcoholisim lies in its ability to block the feelings of euphoria alcohol provides to a significant number of alcoholics.

FDA Approves New HIV Drug

On March 25, 2011, FDA approved VIRAMUNE XR ( nevirapine ), a 400 mg extended release tablet formulation. VIRAMUNE XR is indicated for use in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults.

Are geniuses "gene" geniuses or are they environmental geniuses? Those were really the only two explanations offered up to explain the Einstein types. Now, hormones have been thrown into the ring as a possible influencing factor.

Regain Control of Your Bathroom Breaks

It is not uncommon for a man to have incontinence (loss of bladder control) after undergoing prostate removal surgery. In fact, as much as 65 percent of men have bladder control problems.

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