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Grapefruit and Other Juices May Affect Absorption of Some Medications
A new study has found that grapefruit juice, long known to boost the absorption of certain medications, is not the only juice that does not mix well with medications, according to the researcher who first identified the ill effects of grapefruit juice.

Obesity, Heart Disease Risk Studied
Two new studies released this week provide a twist of irony on the subject of obesity: Some obese people do not seem to be at increased risk for heart disease, while some normal-weight people have a number of heart disease risk factors.

Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Revised
Just-released prostate cancer screening guidelines are likely to cause comment and concern in the medical community in coming weeks and months.

Eating Fish Can Decrease Risk for Heart Disease
Near-daily consumption of fish over a lifetime is thought to be the reason that Japanese men are far less likely to have dangerous plaque build-up in their blood vessels than caucasian or Japanese-American men. This difference is seen even in light of high levels of smoking in the Japanese male population.

Easing Discomfort of Mammograms
It is a fact of life that mammograms are uncomfortable, but a new study suggests that applying a topical analgesic before the test could significantly ease the discomfort associated with the test.

Test May Detect Diabetes-Related Vision Problems Early
A just-released study shows that a new vision screening device, already shown to give an early warning of eye disease, could give physicians and patients a head start on treating diabetes and its vision complications.

Some Children May Need Cholesterol Medication
A leading group of pediatricians has released new guidelines that advise kids as young as 8 years old should be given cholesterol-lowering medications in hopes of preventing heart problems later in life.

Enjoy Fireworks on the Fourth - From Afar
Backyard fireworks can produce their own thrills, but mainly for young boys who love to blow stuff up. And therein lies the danger.

Brain Injury Another Result of Falls in Seniors
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) due to falls caused nearly 8,000 deaths and 56,000 hospitalizations in 2005 among Americans age 65 and older.

Could Enhancing Food Flavors Promote Weight Loss?
A new study suggests that boosting the flavor of your food with calorie-free seasonings and sweeteners may help you feel fuller faster and decrease the amount you eat.