Archive:

August 2015

Fresh eggs trump frozen eggs

Infertile women undergoing IVF may be less likely to give birth if they use frozen donor eggs.

Vasectomy 411: The inside story

Scalpels are a relic of the past for this 15-minute procedure.

Can cutting certain carbs ease IBS?

Research finds little evidence to support use of elimination diet.

Keeping the beat

The constant lub-dub of our heartbeat is something that many of us take for granted.

Scientists spot what keeps moles from becoming melanomas

Protein that suppresses tumor puts brakes on further cell division.

Patient Story

DJ Kim Carson spins a different tune with colon cancer

'It changed my life. It made me realize I don't have unlimited time on this earth and if there's something you want to do, you better do it now.'

Face-to-face support groups still best for staying sober

Despite growing popularity of online meetings, people are more likely to be honest in person.

Could marijuana quell your epileptic seizures?

This last-resort option may help some, but know that not all cannabis is created equal.

Bodybuilder supplement abuse a growing concern

Men using supplements to achieve a 'perfect' body may qualify as new eating disorder.

Patient Story

‘You think differently about your future’

Targeted chemo helps keep lung cancer from taking a toll on Pete Harkema.

13 surprising breastfeeding facts

Let's look at some unique things about breast milk and breastfeeding.

Get spicy to live longer

Eating super hot foods helps your health—in all kinds of surprising ways.