Women opting for surgery when they hear ‘cancer’ 
Women opting for surgery when they hear ‘cancer’
The term “cancer” can strike fear in patients, but could the word itself affect a patient’s chosen course of treatment?
Should 21 be the legal age to buy cigarettes? 
Should 21 be the legal age to buy cigarettes?
A proposal to raise the age for the purchase of tobacco products is lighting up conversations across the nation.
Your unborn baby may hear more than you think 
Your unborn baby may hear more than you think
New research suggests that as babies learn to talk, they may recall words frequently heard while in the womb.
Is maintaining current weight better than trying to lose it? 
Is maintaining current weight better than trying to lose it?
Some experts say having the goal to not gain weight is less extreme and more attainable than trying to drop pounds.
Ultra-early treatment may boost stroke recovery 
Ultra-early treatment may boost stroke recovery
According to new research, people experiencing a mild and moderate stroke may benefit from medication treatment within 90 minutes of symptoms.
More doubts about accuracy of BMI 
More doubts about accuracy of BMI
Body mass index (BMI) has been a popular tool for determining healthy weight for more than 180 years. Find out why researchers are questioning this measurement.
Eye donations drop dramatically 
Eye donations drop dramatically
According to a new study, more people say they are willing to donate their eyes for research but few actually do. Find out why.