Aging + Disease + Cancer Treatment

MSM Most Affected By HIV/AIDS

Men who have sex with men are the most affected by HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts.

Cardiologists Debate Study Comparing CT Scans, Angiograms

Some cardiologists are questioning the findings of a new study compared the effectiveness of high-resolution CT scans at detecting blockages in patient arteries with conventional angiograms.

Taboo About HIV/AIDS In Hispanic Community

HIV/AIDS is a particularly taboo topic among Hispanics, who according to CDC are disproportionately affected by the HIV virus.

US Born Blacks More Susceptible To Developing Asthma

Blacks born in the U.S. are nearly three times more likely than blacks born outside of the U.S. to have asthma.

India Promotes Safer Sex, HIV Awareness

Members of India's community of hijras -- pre- and post-operative transsexuals and cross-dressers -- who work as commercial sex workers are helping to promote awareness about safer sex and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

Daily TV Hours Linked To Percentage Of Obesity

The health of our kids is at risk as the children watch lots of TV and spend many hours on the web. This study shows how the TV and Web hours go in parallel with the percentage of obesity that our kids gain.

Prevention, Eyecare Begin At Home

When visiting the Transitions Optical home page, consumers can select the Spanish language option and access a wealth of healthy sight information and useful digital applications to learn about proper eyecare and eyewear.

Breast Cancer Treatment Offers Better Outcome To Women With Implants

Women with early-stage breast cancer who have undergone breast augmentation may be treated successfully with a partial-breast radiation treatment called brachytherapy.

New Treatment Eliminates Heel Pain Caused By Plantar Fasciitis

Combining an ultrasound-guided technique with steroid injection is 95 percent effective at relieving the common and painful foot problem called plantar fasciitis.

Take Time To Care For Caregiver

Prior generations often shared wonderful memories of active and healthy grandparents -- typically because seniors didn't live far past their prime years.