Surgical mesh implants used to treat weakening in the pelvic region, a particularly common problem after childbirth, may …
Anti-HIV Drugs Help Prevent Infection in Heterosexuals
Two landmark studies confirm that a daily pill containing powerful drugs used to treat HIV infection can also help prevent new infection in healthy HIV-free people.
Almost Every Type of Cancer Kills More Men Than Women, Study Shows
Men die at higher rates than women from almost every kind of cancer, a new study finds.
Study: Siblings of Autistic Kids Show Similar Brain Activity
The genetic roots of autism may reach further in families than previously thought, according to new research.
‘Plant from Hell’: Giant Hogweed Can Scar, Burn and Blind
A towering weed with sap that causes blisters and burns is blooming this month across the U.S.
Should Parents Lose Custody of Their Extremely Obese Kids?
One way to manage the nation’s childhood obesity crisis might be to take the most severely overweight kids away from their parents, argues Harvard pediatrics professor and obesity expert David Ludwig in a controversial commentary …
Q&A: Etiquette for Gays, Lesbians and Their Straight Friends
Move over, Emily Post! When it comes to etiquette for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community — as well as their straight friends, family members and coworkers — author and journalist Steven Petrow is …