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January 23, 2017

8 lies men tell their doctors-- and why they need to come clean

When it comes to talking to their doctors about their health or admitting that they have a problem, most men stretch the truth, leave out important details or flat-out lie.

January 19, 2017

Woman who sought kidney on Craigslist gets it from mother

A New Jersey woman who found a kidney donor on Craigslist in 2015 but later was told the organ transplant couldn't happen because of complications has now received a kidney.

January 13, 2017

Hormone specialists want more education about transgender patients

Doctors who specialize in conditions involving hormones need more training on how to treat people who are transgender, suggests a new study.

January 13, 2017

Gastric bypass may offer teens lasting weight loss

Extremely obese teens who get surgery to help shed excess pounds may achieve long-term weight loss, but some may also face additional operations and vitamin deficiency, two new studies suggest.

January 12, 2017

How do higher deductibles impact care for chronic disease?

Out-of-pocket costs with high deductible health plans may discourage some poor and chronically ill patients from getting needed care, a U.S. study of diabetics suggests.

January 9, 2017

Few black diabetes patients in US drug trials

Even though diabetes rates are almost twice as high in black people as in whites, black patients may be far less likely to be included in drug safety trials, a recent study suggests.

January 5, 2017

Single sip of cocktail damages woman's heath for 7 years

This wasn't your usual hangover.

January 3, 2017

Thyroid problems may be to blame for miscarriages, experts warn

Between 10 and 15 percent of pregnancies will end in miscarriage in women who know they are pregnant and although the pain they endure is crystal clear, the cause of the miscarriage isn’t always known.

January 3, 2017

Life-extending capacity of new cancer drugs varies widely

Drugs recently approved around the world to fight cancer increased patients' overall survival, but benefits vary depending on the drug, a new study shows.

December 30, 2016

Dietary magnesium tied to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

A diet rich in magnesium - found in foods like leafy greens, fish, nuts and whole grains - may help lower the risk of chronic health problems like heart disease and diabetes, a research review suggests.