Don't Hog That Joint
Yet another study has concluded that medical marijuana is useful for managing pain.

Images of Dr. DeBakey's Life and Memorial Service
Here, we share photos from Dr. Michael E. DeBakey's life, as well as exclusive shots from his memorial service.

Medical Visionary DeBakey is Eulogized in Houston
Over 1800 people gathered in remembrance of world-renowned heart surgeon Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, often lauded as the Father of Modern Cardiovascular Medicine.

Timeline of Dr. DeBakey's Life
In a career spanning more than 70 years, Dr. DeBakey made innumerable contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine. Here, we provide a breakdown of his achievements.

Reasons to Bring a Friend on Doctor Visits
A study has found that bringing a companion to see the doctor improved satisfaction with the visit by 15% to 19%.

Staying Positive About Heart Risks May be Healthy
Men who believe they are at low risk of a heart attack may in fact live longer than those with a more pessimistic outlook, a new study suggests.

Elders Have Good Results with Joint Replacement
Although it may take several weeks for elderly patients to recover from joint replacement surgery, excellent long-term outcomes are often seen, new research indicates.

Are Medical Conferences Hurting the Environment?
A doctor contends the carbon footprint from so many specialists traveling to one place is too heavy.

Perfect Ending
An extraordinarily passionate doctor's career-long struggle with the issue of death and dying.

The Big D
The "sunshine vitamin" is more important than you think. Here's how much you need, and why.

Drug May Cut Tremors Associated With Parkinson's
But relief not on way, since FDA has said evidence of drug's effectiveness lacking.

Diabetics: Keep a Meal Schedule
Staying on track is imperative to staying healthy.

Ten Tips for Hot Sex After 60
Follow these tips to reignite passion in the bedroom.

Adults Surveyed Favor Doctor-Assisted Suicide
In February, 2008, ELDR Media commissioned Knowledge Networks to conduct a national survey of adults on questions related to the "right to die." Here's what they found.

Survey Results: The Right to Die
In a national survey, we asked 1,070 people about their thoughts on doctor-assisted suicide. Here, we present the results as raw data.

Combining Internet With Office Visits Cut Heart Attack Risks
Enhanced doctor-patient communication showed big drops in blood pressure, disease scores.

Older Adults More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders
Medications you take and changes in your biological clock could put you at risk for serious disease.

Risk Factors for Melanoma
Be extra careful about your sun exposure if you fall under one of these categories.

How NOT to Get Osteoporosis Chart
A downloadable chart of 11 things you can do to help prevent osteoporosis.

Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elders
A recent study finds it reduces risk of being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer.