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Artificial Sweetener May Lower Blood Pressure
An artificial sweetener that's been shown to help people shed unwanted pounds may also lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels in people with mild or borderline high blood pressure, Chinese researchers report.
Mammography Guidelines Jolt Medical Field
The new guidelines on breast cancer screening have instantly ignited an emotionally charged firestorm among physicians across the country.
Doctor's Group: Delay Pap Tests Until 21
A doctor's group is recommending big changes in cervical cancer screening, affecting who gets tested and how often.
H1N1 Swine Flu Wave Peaking in U.S.?
This wave of the H1N1 swine flu may have peaked. New cases are declining in most of the U.S., although deaths and hospitalizations are still rising.
Photo of a Loved One Reduces Pain
A new study shows that just looking at a picture of a loved one can help reduce pain.
Green Tea May Prevent Kidney Stones
A new study shows compounds in green tea extract make it more difficult for certain kidney stones to form.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Cut Swine Flu Risk
Military personnel who got last year's seasonal flu shot were 42% less likely to get mild H1N1 swine flu and 62% less likely to be hospitalized with the pandemic flu.
Drug May Boost Women's Sexual Desire
An investigational drug that didn't perform well as an antidepressant appears to slightly boost sexual desire as well as the number of satisfying sexual encounters in women with lagging libidos, a study shows.
Stem Cells May Be Used as Skin Grafts
Human embryonic stem cells can be used to produce skin grafts for people who have been seriously burned, a study shows.
More Obesity, Diabetes in South, Appalachia
The CDC says the prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the U.S. is much higher in the South and Appalachian region than in most areas of the West and Northeast.