Medical Minute (Audio): Episodes
12-year-olds are more likely to abuse inhalants than marijuana or cigarettes.
New research suggests osteoporosis medications cause microscopic bone damage.
Study finds that moderate drinkers gain less weight than non-drinkers.
A multigenerational study shows that stroke risk runs in the family.
The CDC recommends a sugar tax to reduce Americans' excessive soda consumption.
The A1c test detects diabetes risk far more effectively than its predecessor.
New research finds that bisphospohonates can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Oregon researchers say American children are eating much more than they should.
Advice for slowing the rate of mental decline.
A landmark study finds success with both surgical and nonsurgical options.
Doctors find that drinking coffee regularly can reduce the risk of stroke.
Scientists discover the link between obesity and health risks, like diabetes.
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can lead to gestational diabetes.
New analysis finds that exercise can reduce patients' anxiety by 20 percent.
A new personalized genetic test could detect tumors before CT scans.
Cooking meat on gas stove instead of electric may release harmful chemicals.
A look at how children born with assisted reproductive technologies grow up.
A new study finds looking at genetics adds cost and not much else.
As cigarette smoking declines, the use of other tobacco products has increased.
New research suggests you do not need pills, patches or gum to quit smoking.