Flu Vaccine Excels at Preventing Illness

When flu season is around the corner, you're likely to see lots of reminders to get the flu vaccine. Is the flu vaccine likely to make much of a difference?

Sex, Age and Surviving Cancer

A rare form of bone cancer, osteosarcoma, develops in about 800 Americans a year. A new study looked at how an individual’s sex and age affect survival.

FDA Approves First Genotyping Test for Patients with Hepatitis C Virus

The US Food and Drug Administration today approved a test that identifies the genotype of hepatitis C virus (HCV) that a patient is carrying.

HPV Vaccine Scores Home Run

Only one vaccine currently protects against an infection that can directly cause cancer — the HPV vaccine. Good news about that vaccine is that research is showing that it's working very well.

Eating Away at IBS Pain

Irritable bowel syndrome — even the name of this condition conveys the unpleasant nature of its symptoms. Fortunately for most people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, small changes to their diet, nutrition and eating habits can go a long way in easing symptoms.

Getting on the Ball for Spinal Arthritis

Exercise is a key part of managing arthritis of the spine. But exercise comes in many forms. So, for patients with spinal arthritis, what are the benefits of different types of exercise?

James Gandolfini Dead from Heart Attack

Actor James Gandolfini died from a heart attack at age 51 Wednesday while in Italy, according to his managers and HBO. HBO broadcast "The Sopranos," in which Gandolfini starred as Tony Soprano.

Folks With RA May Tend to Avoid Booze

It’s hard to know why, but arthritis patients might be less likely to drink than people without arthritis. Researchers are unsure whether alcohol helped prevent arthritis or worsened symptoms.

Mindfulness in Schools

Teaching kids how to cope with the everyday stress of school and life may promote emotional well-being. Mindfulness coping strategies may also work to reduce depression.

Smoking Signals Big Surgery Risks

Surgery tends to make the body weaker and more vulnerable. So before being wheeled into the operating room, it's advisable to be in the best possible health.