Prostate cancer screening: An expert explains why new guidelines were needed
Prostate cancer is the second deadliest cancer among men, but not all types of the disease are as deadly as others. That…
Prostate cancer is the second deadliest cancer among men, but not all types of the disease are as deadly as others. That…
The CDC recently announced an uptick in diseases spread by vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks. Here's why and what…
You should be aware of the amount of genetic information you might disclose in a research study – and what the benefits…
Pediatric cancer is one of the cruelest of diseases, and caregivers develop special skills to help their patients. Research…
Mounting evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners are linked to chronic health problems like obesity and diabetes. Should…
The sexual revolution made it acceptable for women to have premarital sex. Yet, an orgasm gap remains. Addressing the cultural…
In the largest citizen science experiment to date, 11,336 people sent poop samples to this San Diego lab so that microbiologists…
A bill to deal with the opioid crisis recently came out of a Senate committee. While some of its recommendations are good,…
Americans are becoming more anxious about every element of their lives from safety to finances to politics.
Circadian clocks regulate the timing of hundreds of processes in the cell, suggesting that matching medications with your…
A new pill may lower blood alcohol levels, helping a hangover and preventing alcohol overdose deaths.
A new program has been show to help parents of preemies use their voice to foster their premature baby’s language development.…
Recent news reports suggest that the US is experiencing a loneliness epidemic. But the research is a bit more complicated.
Scientists have discovered a natural sunscreen –made by microbes – that may be better for humans and the marine critters…
After thousands of women spoke out against sexual harassment, scholars asked, does harassment affect women's health?…
In this clinical trial, the first of its kind, physicians explore whether directly applying a 'good' strain of bacteria…
A genetics testing company recently won approval from the FDA to market a test that can identify a breast cancer gene mutation.…
Motor vehicle crashes are a public health crisis in the US. Distracted driving laws can save lives – but only some states…
Few people like to talk about death, but research is suggesting that people should talk with loved ones about their wishes…
Opioid addiction is a serious public health problem, killing more than 42,000 people a year and ruining families. But alcohol…