Yhough ringing or other noise in the ears is bothersome, it is rarely indicative of a more serious health issue. There are ways to manage the condition or minimize its impact.
In a trial, annual screening for ovarian cancer did not result in fewer cases or fewer deaths.
A study of older adults who took daytime naps found that their total sleep time increased without causing daytime drowsiness.
I developed painful red bumps over my shins. My doctor has diagnosed me with erythema nodosum. What causes this? What can I expect?
Postpartum depression is a common condition following childbirth. Unfortunately many women who experience it do not seek treatment.
A study comparing treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome found that cognitive behavioral therapy yielded the best results, but the benefit from any of the treatments was modest.
I heard a news story about people using bath salts to get high. How is that possible? My husband and I have two teenagers. Should we talk with them about this?
A Harvard Medical School psychology instructor and author offers advice for dealing with perfectionist tendencies in a constructive way.
An experimental drug shows promise at slowing the growth of ovarian cancer, a study says. The drug is called olaparib. It blocks a natural enzyme known as PARP (Poly ADP ribose polymerase), making chemotherapy more effective. The drug was tested in a study of 65 women with ovarian cancer. The women received olaparib twice a day for 4 weeks. They were also divided into 2 groups: those who carry a gene mutation known as BRCA 1 or BRCA 2, and those who do not. The treatment was most effective in those with the gene mutation. Tumors shrank for 41% of them. It was also helpful for 24% of those without the mutation. The study appears in The Lancet. HealthDay News reported on it Aug. 21.
Children can be bullied or harassed while online, so parents need to be aware of these risks and be willing to talk about them with their kids.