Web site lets patients ‘rate’ their doctors

A new Web site called Patient Central is trying to help people choose their doctor by giving patients surveys about their experiences with physicians and then posting the results.

Even healed herpes sores boost HIV risk

According to new research, people who have healed genital herpes sores are at a higher risk of contracting the HIV virus.

‘Macho men’ less likely to go to the doctor

Men who define themselves as being “macho” are less likely to go to the doctor than other men, a new study has found.

Saving your marriage from your kids

In this article, novelist and screenwriter Nora Ephron gives 11 ways couples can help maintain a strong marriage while dealing with the duties of parenting.

When marriage ends, health declines

According to new research, people who experience the end of a marriage–either through divorce or widowhood–are more likely to have chronic health problems than people who stay married.

Young Ovarian Cancer Patients Can Preserve Fertility

Young women with early-stage ovarian
cancer can preserve fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the
uterus without increasing the risk of dying from the disease, a new
study finds.

Young Ovarian Cancer Patients Can Preserve Fertility

Young women with early-stage ovarian
cancer can preserve fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the
uterus without increasing the risk of dying from the disease, a new
study finds.

Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

Psychologists warn against ‘gay therapy’

The American Psychological Association has passed a resolution declaring that mental health professionals should not tell gay clients that they can become straight through therapy or other treatments.

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