Health News

The Eyes Have It: Supplements and Eye Health
When taking lutein to fight age-related macular degeneration, there may be a risk of having too much of a good thing.
How Your Dentist May Prevent Pneumonia
Seeing your dentist on a regular basis may lower your risk of having bacterial pneumonia, according to an unpublished study presented at a conference.
A New Device to Prevent Strokes
A new device could reduce the risk of a stroke in those who have had a stroke before.
Testosterone Gets a New Warning
Prescription testosterone products are getting some labeling changes — courtesy of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
How Precision Medicine Helped Breast Cancer Treatment
Advances in precision medicine have improved breast cancer treatment, according to a new study.
New Recommendations for HPV Shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new recommendations for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
New Guidance for SIDS Prevention
There's some new guidance on how to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
That Anti-Inflammatory Rx May Have an Extra Benefit
Medications used to treat conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis may also be able to treat depression symptoms, a new study found.
To Manage Diabetes, Take a Walk
Taking a brief walk after meals may help patients with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar more effectively, a new study found.
A New Rx for Cancer of the Soft Tissues
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lartruvo (olaratumab) to treat soft tissue sarcoma (STS).