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It's been known for some time that grapefruit juice can interact badly with some medications, but now Canadian experts warn that even more medications can cause these interactions - and the result, in some cases, can be deadly.
If you're a woman shopping for long-term care insurance, prepare for some unwelcome news.
"Screening saves lives" has long been the mantra of breast cancer groups and doctors. But a longtime critic of Americans' zeal for screening says new research shows that up to a third of cancers detected through routine mammograms may not be life-threatening.
Isn't anyone looking out for patients' welfare these days?
What's one of the most popular Google searches today? Green bean casserole.
As we head into a holiday season full of heavy, rich meals, here's unwelcome news: Not only is heartburn increasing, but also those highly popular acid-blocking drugs don't seem to work for a large number of us.
Some recent breakthroughs on the Alzheimer's detection front: First, it was announced last week that researchers have discovered a gene mutation that could triple a person's risk of getting the disease.
Wow, you'd think they had announced that it was end of sliced bread or hot coffee, the way everyone is carrying on. But no, it's just the end of an 82-year-old icon: Twinkies.
Will airport security let me bring my pie as a carry-on? Can I cook a frozen turkey? Does deep-frying a bird really work? You have holiday questions, we have answers.
Today is the American Cancer Society's 37th-annual Great American Smokeout, and if you're trying to quit, new research shows that the nicotine patch or prescription drugs work much better than trying this cold turkey.