There's No Place Like Home - To Die

Movie images of families visiting their aging, senile relatives in nursing homes doesn't quite reflect reality. In fact, those with dementia are more often than not at home.

Young Teens More Likely to Have Vaginal Delivery

Parents, you can breathe a sigh of relief: teenage pregnancy is becoming less common in the U.S., which is good news because there are many risks associated with teen pregnancy.

Natural Compound Pounds Breast Cancer

Imagine that instead of toxic chemotherapies, natural compounds in foods could be used to fight back against aggressive cancers. Celery and parsley may be vegetable gems of the future.

Godfather of Go-Go Gone

The creator of a style of music called "go-go" - Chuck Brown - has died of complications from pneumonia. He was 75.

Lung Cancer, More Than Meets the Eye

While there are three main kinds of lung cancer, it seems that the genetics of each are more complicated than anyone had guessed.

Seeing CVD in the Eyes of Diabetics

African Americans have a higher risk of heart disease, especially if they have diabetes. Now, researchers have found a new way to predict heart disease in African American patients.

Why are Men Vulnerable to Skin Cancer?

While there are entire industries built around adding sunscreen and sunblock to the normal skin products women use, men are far less likely to use skin care products. Why?

Heart Surgery Goes High Tech

A treatment to open clogged arteries could become safer for both patients and the doctors performing the procedures through a high tech robotic device found to increase precision.

Pfizer Reports Results From Torisel Study

Pfizer Inc announced today that the Phase 3 INTORSECT (B1771003) study, evaluating TORISEL (temsirolimus) in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) whose disease had progressed on or after SUTENT (

Diagnosing Lupus

Lupus is a complex disease that can be difficult to diagnose. In many cases, lupus may appear to be different condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Fortunately, today's tools for diagnosing the disease are more accurate than ever before.

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