Diabetes News

Nicer than needles: Insulin pills are finally in clinical trials.

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Medical Update

Drug Alerts

New research suggests that two popular pills—acid-reducers for chronic heartburn and calcium supplements to protect bones—may carry unexpected risks.

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A Widow’s Life

Losing a loved one brings about monumental changes. Here’s how to survive the first year of widowhood from author Susan Beer and online resources for coping with grief and loss.

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12 Tips for Better Health

Christmas in July? Why not New Year’s in August? It's not too late to make 2010 a banner year for healthy habits with these simple tips for better living from Certified Natural Chef and nutritionist Patty James.

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Melanoma Update

Examining cells under a microscope is the gold standard for diagnosing the most deadly form of skin cancer. But a “good eye” remains key.

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Walk Your Way to Fitness

Today is the best day to start a walking program! Here’s how to put your best foot forward.

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Apples and Oranges (Part 3)

Heart rhythm expert Dr. Richard Page, immediate past president of the Heart Rhythm Society and chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, tells how he and others used CPR and an automated defibrillator to restart the heart of a jogger who had collapsed alongside a public roadway. You can save a life, too.

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Act Now to Stop Meningitis

Amy Purdy almost lost her life to meningitis. Now, she’s urging teens to get vaccinated against the serious bacterial infection.

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Tips for Happy and Healthy Families

4 ways to make the most of warm summer days and stay happy, healthy, and safe all year long!

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Stroke Advances (Part 2)

Exclusive online coverage of promising rehab methods to help stroke survivors reclaim their lives.

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