Avoiding Brain Infection for MS Patients

Multiple sclerosis does its damage in a patient's brain, and that's where most drugs are targeted. But one drug holds the dangerous risk of a severe brain infection for some patients.

Cancer's "Cellular Orchestra Conductor"

Changes in cell biology are at the heart of cancer. Specifically, when our genes go off key, the cacophony of cancer blares. Scientists are now learning how these genes are reprogrammed.

Effects of Cancer

You know what cancer is, and the odds are good that someone you care about has been affected by the disease. But what does cancer do to the body?

How Reliable a Link?

Though men who have vascular erectile dysfunction appear to be at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, that doesn't mean ED alone should be considered a risk factor.

Five Food Trends for 2012

You are what you eat. It's a well-worn adage, but after the pre-packaged, convenience and fast food craze of post-WWII America we may finally be coming back to that realization: that what we put into our bodies matters greatly to our health. There is also ample evidence that what you eat affects your mood, emotions and mental health as well.

Bringing Order to Bipolar

Bipolar type I is serious and can be lethal if left untreated. And because of side effects and differences in personal biology, doctors need as many proven medications as possible in order to combat the disease.

PAD Treatments Not Equal

Peripheral artery disease patients may not be receiving the same quality of care, and some may be paying more for similar treatment, depending on the type of provider.

Weighing Down Life Before Colorectal Cancer

Obesity is a known risk factor for colorectal cancer. What has not been known, until now, is if and how the timing of the extra weight impacts life after diagnosis.

The Eye's True Colors

Sometimes seeing the forest requires first seeing the trees - and the leaves on those trees. A new way to "see" regular changes in eye cells might lead to detecting retina problems as well.

Turn Down the Volume

The most dangerous threat to your hearing health might very well be in your pocket or purse right now: your MP3 player.

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