Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment
New tool could allow physicians to determine much sooner if therapy is working.

Physician Suicide Rate Higher Than in General Population
The stigma of mental illness among physicians is preventing the profession from facing the fact that the suicide rate among physicians is higher than that of the general population, according to an article published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

Drug Works Well for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
Ustekinumab injections every 3 months a more convenient regimen than current therapies.

Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart
Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds.

ASH: Listening to Music Daily Lowers Blood Pressure
Listening to soothing music for just 30 minutes a day while performing controlled breathing exercises may significantly reduce high blood pressure, according to research presented at the American Society of Hypertension's 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting held May 14-17 in New Orleans.

ASH: Heavy Alcohol Intake Impacts Heart Health
Men who drink more than 21 units of alcohol per week and women who drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week risk seriously damaging their hearts, according to research presented at the American Society of Hypertension's 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting held May 14-17 in New Orleans.