A new study cautions us not to get too excited about the results of initial scientific research because those results many times don't hold up over time. We discuss alarming trends in children's hobbies. How does gaining or losing a great deal of weight affect your income?

C-reactive protein is an excellent predictor of heart disease. Do you know your number? Hormone replacement therapy can potentially cause problems, but there are several alternatives to help relieve menopausal symptoms. We'll tell you which ones work. If you are on birth control pills, calcium may be more important than you think.

Masked hypertension is when your blood pressure is fine in the doctor's office, but out of control at work and at home. We'll tell you if you should be concerned. Stroke is the number 3 killer in the U.S. behind heart disease and cancer. There is a new test that can predict your risk for the most common form of stroke, lschemic stroke. A new study looks at antidepressants and second heart attacks.

There is plenty in the news this week about the role of low-dose aspirin and vitamin E as they relate to the prevention of disease. We discuss if they can keep you healthy. An update on the P.S.A. test, and what you need to know about the early detection of prostate cancer.

The cost of obesity continues to rise, and that's a problem for everyone, whether you are heavy or not. We talk about important information regarding your P.S.A. test and detecting prostate cancer. Can testosterone protect men from atherosclerosis, and can spirituality improve your health.

We discuss the latest research and information on how you can age successfully, including how sex, crossword puzzles, and a good run can help stave off dementia. Is there a link between high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's?

A study released this week indicates that taking antibiotics may be a waste of time. Some doctors in Italy seem to think atrial fibrillation could be associated with H. p. We discuss new evidence that fish oil may actually increase arrhythmia in patients who have implanted defibrillators.

What is an Acrylamide and should you be concerned about it? Exercise can significantly reduce the risk of genstational diabetes. A new study shows that teenage acne may reduce your risk of one disease, but increase the risk of another.

A new study discusses the relationship between calcification of the coronary arteries and depression. Pre-menstrual syndrome affects millions of women, but new research indicates a combination of a specific vitamin and a specific mineral can reduce the problem. When does our athletic ability diminish?

Health is not just the absence of disease; it is the ability to live a long and productive life. We will give you tips on how to do just that. Aspirin: We discuss the latest research regarding aspirin. We tell who should take aspirin and how much. What will increase or decrease your risk of colon cancer?