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Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:39pm CDT
Representatives from three major tobacco companies defended menthol cigarettes against charges that they put smokers' health at greater risk than regular cigarettes.
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Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:58pm CDT
Avodart, a widely prescribed drug used to shrink enlarged prostates, appears to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in men with an increased risk for the disease.
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Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:58pm CDT
Avodart, a widely prescribed drug used to shrink enlarged prostates, appears to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in men with an increased risk for the disease.
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Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:36pm CDT
As CT scans and other imaging techniques become more common, increased radiation puts patients at risk of cancer and other injuries. WebMD's FAQ tells you what you need to know.
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Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:11pm CDT
The Environmental Protection Agency will add the plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) to its ''chemical concern'' list due to potential environmental effects.
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Posted: March 31st, 2010, 5:02pm CDT
Advance directives, which describe the medical care you want to have if you're incapacitated, are honored most of the time, a study shows.
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Posted: March 31st, 2010, 3:44pm CDT
Driving while talking on cell phones is extremely hazardous for most people, but a tiny fraction of “supertaskers” can do both simultaneously without any ill effect, a new study says.