Posted: 05/17/13 - Having depression may double the risk of stroke for middle-aged women, according to new research. Read More

Posted: 05/16/13 - People who have the BRCA genetic mutation face increased cancers risks - and several options. Read More

Posted: 05/16/13 - A new study found that pot smokers aren't any more likely to be obese than non-smokers. Read More

Posted: 05/15/13 - Native Americans will have to buy their own health insurance policies or pay a $695 fine unless they can prove they are "Indian enough" to claim one of the few exemptions allowed under the Affordable Care Act's mandate that all Americans carry insurance. Read More

Posted: 05/15/13 - Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) were able to create embryonic stem cells, which are valuable for research because they can be turned into any other cell type found in the body. Read More

Updated: 05/14/13 - Greg Sims, the area chairman for Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, presented Angela Gamber and Andy Barnes with "Patriot Awards" in a surprise ceremony at Stormont-Vail HealthCare Tuesday. Read More

Posted: 05/14/13 - Angelina Jolie says she went public with her double mastectomy to encourage other women to be proactive to see if they are also at risk. Read More

Posted: 05/13/13 - Dr. Joyce Brothers first became a national celebrity when she won a game show. A licensed psychologist, she appeared many times as herself on TV talk shows and sitcoms. Read More

Posted: 05/09/13 - A Kansas House committee has approved a proposal to spend $1.2 million to fund a new research center for potential medical cures with adult stem cells. Read More

Posted: 05/09/13 - A procedure called sclerotherapy can help reduce the appearance of spider veins. Read More