Hormone and Mood Meds Don't Butt Heads

Hormones are often to blame when women's moods are swinging. With medicines to balance hormones and stabilize mood, new research suggests it's okay to combine the two.

Quick Fix Isn't Best for Asthma

Uncontrolled asthma is a huge problem, despite the availability of effective treatments. Some patients may be using "quick fixes" to treat asthma instead of more long-term solutions.

A Tiny Risk for Narcolepsy?

One of the best ways to reduce risk of catching the flu is getting a flu shot. However, all vaccines carry some small risks. Researchers continue to look for possible evidence of these risks.

The Ups and Downs of Bipolar

Bipolar disorder, characterized by a tricky combination of extreme highs and extreme lows, can be a difficult and confusing disorder to manage.

More Young Women Developing Advanced Breast Cancer

Breast cancer should not show up in women in their 20s and 30s. But it does. And the disease shouldn't be more deadly in younger women than it is in older women. But it is. The trends for these sad facts aren’t looking good.

The Obesity-Inactivity-Cancer Chain

The link between obesity and cancer is nothing new. Lack of regular exercise and cancer are also teammates. A new study has added some links to this chain of knowledge.

Cancer Rx May Prevent Spread of Breast Cancer

Herceptin (trastuzumab) is a leading medication used to treat a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer, known as HER2-positive. Researchers are now suggesting the medicine may be useful in treating other forms of breast cancer.

Stronger is Better to Kill Lice

When it comes to lice medicine, applying more doesn't mean it will work better. But stronger doses of a particular lice-killing lotion may reap benefits over weaker dosages.

A Better Font For Vision Loss

Vision loss is a downside to getting older. Reading printed words can be a challenge. It turns out that font matters for people with vision loss. 

Medicine 2.0 May Reduce Medication Errors

Even the most experienced hospital workers can make mistakes. However, tech savvy hospitals that adopt the right equipment can help prevent medication mix-ups from happening.

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