Readers responded to a recent essay about the pain of daily migraines with remedies of their own, ranging from chiropractic treatment to haircuts Full story »
The federal government is considering lifting the ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. While national blood banking centers endorse the possibility, groups representing those in need of frequent transfusions are wary of such a radical change. Full story »
Researchers continue to study methods that one day could supplant mammography. In fact, some offshoots of mammography could one day become first-line treatments. In the meantime, mammography and breast self-exams remain the best starting points. Full story »
Today's health watch covers post-partum depression in men; new research on health benefits of sunflower seeds, and tips on avoiding the Medicare "doughnut hole." Full story »
Rare is the day for me that doesn't include running, cycling, swimming or lifting. As soon as I finish one race, it's time to start preparing for another. Now I see I've had it all wrong. Or at least not all right Full story »
Learn about the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables from a food expert at Whole Foods Market at Cedar Center in University Heights next month. Full story »
The philanthropist Melinda Gates is announcing that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will spend $1.5 billion over five years to support maternal and child health projects abroad. Full story »
Parents, R U aware? Late-night texting is causing all kinds of problems -- physical, social and mental -- for kids these days. Experts say it's time for parents to step in. Full story »
Drugstore chain Walgreen Co. said Monday it will end its relationship with competitor CVS Caremark's pharmacy benefits management business because of complaints about prices and policies intended to bring customers to CVS stores. Full story »
A cancer patient filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the Cleveland Clinic this week, claiming doctors-in-training -- instead of a more experienced surgeon -- performed his prostate surgery and that the surgery left him incontinent and impotent. Full story »
Playing for Masses, funerals and weddings is an apt prelude for the profession he is preparing for, said Dan Silbiger, 26, a pianist at St. Gabriel Church in Concord Township. He begins his medical residency July 1 at MetroHealth System. Full story »
The drug, ipilimumab, works by helping the immune system fight tumors. The federal Food and Drug Administration has pledged a quick review, and doctors think the drug could be available by the end of this year. Full story »
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