Raw Sprouts: Are They Safe to Eat?

Last year, when the supermarket giant Kroger stopped selling sprouts, the news sounded alarm bells around the safety of selling and consuming sprouted seeds. What do you need to know?

New Cancer Testing Guidelines May Be Needed

Blood in the urine demands that a doctor rule out several health conditions, including cancer. Investigators developed a tool that can accurately predict cancer risk among people with this symptom.

Mama's Diabetes After Delivery

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes need excellent blood sugar control. Fortunately, many diabetic women bring their blood sugar to normal levels during pregnancy. But how do they fare after the baby is born?

Healthy Bones Could Mean a Healthy Heart

The heart needs blood pumping in and out of it to keep us alive. When arteries become clogged up with fat, cholesterol and other unhealthy stuff, the blood can't flow.

Sleep Medication Dosages Reduced

Taking sleeping medication may help you get to sleep in the evening. But it may also make you a less alert and possibly more dangerous driver the next morning, according to the FDA.

Defending Against Unpleasant Feelings

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have trouble dealing with emotions. The way people with BPD deal with unpleasant emotions may affect their recovery.

Fewer Heart Concerns for Middle-Aged Americans

The baby boomers are approaching the age of Medicare eligibility. Many Americans wonder about their health and what to expect as they age. The good news is that they are having less heart disease.

Bruises on the Outside – and the Inside

Domestic abuse has been linked to all kinds of other health problems, including mental illness. The question is how strong the link is between victimization and mental health.

That Sex Talk With Mom and Dad

The "talk" — teens don't really want to hear it. Parents don't really like bringing it up. But sex is kind of a big deal.

Niacin Rx Suspended Worldwide

Merck today announced the company is taking steps to suspend the availability of TREDAPTIVE™ (extended-release niacin/laropiprant) tablets worldwide. TREDAPTIVE is not approved for use in the United States.

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