Lower cholesterol may lessen risk of some cancers

Most people know that healthy cholesterol levels can help protect your heart. But new research suggests another potential benefit: a lower risk of developing some...more.

Aspartame alert: Diet soda destroys kidney function

Scientists from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have revealed results from a study outlining some of the effects of artificial sweeteners on the body. Conducted on a group of 3,000 women, the results indicated that those ....more.

Gastric Bypass Can Increase Life Expectancy of Obese People

For many patients who are severely obese, the health benefits of gastric bypass surgery may far outweigh the risks of the procedure. New research suggests that ....more.

Diabetes Drug Found to Promote Cancer Tumors, but FDA Urges Diabetics to Keep Using it Anyway

Although a number of studies have recently implicated a synthetic form of insulin in an increased risk of cancer, the ...more.

Doctors Feel 'Choosing To Be Thinner In 2010 Could Be Bad For Your Health'

Doctors are worried that as the New Year begins, many Americans will resolve to be thinner in 2010 by using over-the-counter supplements. According .....more