Health News

Herbs not Always a Healthy Alternative
Any supermarket in America has a great deal of real estate devoted to herbal supplements. You may think these are natural substances that can only help. The fact is, herbal supplements - particularly during cancer treatment - can do more harm than good.
Eliminating Flour May Make Fertility Bloom
Couples seeking infertility treatment often face very costly therapies including in vitro fertilization, surgery and medication. Could simple diet changes possibly make a difference?
Temporary Fountain of Youth Found
One of the primary reasons Ponce de Leon traveled thousands of miles to come to the "new world" was the pursuit of a fountain of youth. According to new research, at least a temporary fountain of youth can be found in a journey within.
More Than Just The Blues
To outsiders depression can be difficult to understand. It's more than just sadness or a bad day, it's a medical illness that can affect personal relationships, work and even interests.
Cervical Cancer Screening Often Not Followed
For some reason, doctors aren't following the recommended screening guidelines when it comes to cervical cancer. This screening doesn't necessarily have to be performed annually, though it often is. 
Is Imaging Before Surgery Worthless?
Before most elective surgeries such as nose jobs or facelift, patients get a heart ultrasound. It's designed to predict which patients could have complications, but it may not result in improved survival.
Fungus Shows Promise as Cancer Treatment
Medical scientists have placed another piece in what  is the jigsaw puzzle of prostate cancer. A natural compound has been shown to be effective in treating advanced cases of the disease.
Tick Tock, Fertility Game Locked
A woman's biological clock ticks on its own accord with some ladies aging more quickly than others. Before, guessing how long one remains fertile has been just that: a guess.
Determining Genetic Heart Attack Risk
Some patients are simply at a higher risk of heart attacks and blood vessel diseases because of genetics. The problem is that all of those factors aren't known, making it tough for doctors to predict who is at risk.
Brain Eating Monster
Temperatures are rising all around the country and people are jumping into lakes or rivers to cool off. But, something is lurking in the water and it has taken three lives this year.