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The recent identification of a toxin in spider venom may help researchers discover new pain and disease treatments for human beings.

Implanting electrodes into a pea-sized part of the brain can dramatically improve life for people with severe cervical dystonia.

Reduced colorectal cancer risk is associated with regular aspirin intake in patients with high levels of soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor-2.

Acupuncture helped postmenopausal women with hot flashes and mood swings in a small study as measured on a five point scale.

ultrasound therapy does nothing to speed up the healing process of leg ulceration compared to traditional methods.

The association between HDL cholesterol and cancer risk reduction exists irrespective of indicators like inflammation and insulin resistance.

A survey of residency program directors reveals concern that the new limits on resident hours will impinge on physician education.

A recent study may open the door to new possibilities concerning pain management and controlling chronic pain.

As the debate about healthcare rages, several recent articles strive to add reasoned arguments and empirical research findings to the dialog.

A collaborative care program to treat depression showed significant improvements in patients' depression, anxiety, and emotional quality.

Americans experience higher rates of chronic disease and disease markers than their English counterparts.

Study shows that doctors are not attentive enough to the prescription drug use of their patients, increasing the chances of abuse.

A new study says interactive digital gaming can help reduce sedentary time, increase adherence to exercise programs, and promote enjoyment of physical activity.

Reserachers have discovered a drug that stops the progression of Parkinson's in mice and are now testing it in humans.

Patients should not settle for 10 minutes with a psychiatrist and a hastily written script.

A large-scale study shows that a significant percentage of adults who were treated for trauma died within three years of their injury.

Nutrition received during the first nine months in the womb shapes, both positively and negatively, our long term health, influencing how cells age.

Young adults with cancer, diabetes, or epilepsy are less likely to graduate high school or have employment compared to their healthy peers.

Data from the Women's Health Initiative study supports the idea that an early smoking habit increases a woman's breast cancer risk.

5a-reductase inhibitors in popular hair loss medications can produce persistent erectile dysfunction and depression, even after their use has been discontinued.

Diabetes is a major problem in the United States, and scientists recently zoned in on the areas that need the most care and prevention.

The defense attorney for a teen who brought pipe bombs, a chainsaw, and a sword to a high school said he has schizophrenia.

How informed are you about this relatively uncommon cancer?

To kick off National Patient Safety Awareness Week, the AMA is urging patients to give their medicine cabinets a check-up.

New research shows that adolescents with risk factors such as pre-diabetes have less bone mass than their overweight but otherwise healthy peers.

In an update of clinical trial of the drug Tofacitinib, Pfizer Inc. announced that the primary endpoints in Phase 3 have been met.

Research offers new insight into hte link between sunlight, vitamin D3, and multiple scleroris risk and severity.

Young men with back pain may opt out of spinal fusion or other such surgeries in exchange for a cutting-edge procedure which may preserve male fertility.

What does it actually mean to treat people as opposed to diseases or symptoms?