Monthly vitamin D supplement safe and effective
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A single high dose of vitamin D given every four weeks is as safe as smaller daily or weekly doses, and is as effective in achieving adequate circulating levels of the vitamin, according to a study conducted in Israel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Lipitor Doesn't Improve Bone Health After Menopause
When administered at doses that lower lipid levels, Lipitor appears to have no effect on bone mineral density or bone metabolism in postmenopausal women.

FDA Approves Daily Cialis Doses
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. regulators approved once-daily use of two low-dose forms of Cialis, an anti-impotence drug.

Heart Artery Deposits Risky Even in Low-Risk Women
NEW YORK (Reuters) - In older women considered to be at low risk for heart disease, calcium build-up in their heart arteries predicts the development of heart disease and heart-related events.

Influenza Doubles Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke
LONDON (Reuters) - Influenza and other serious respiratory infections significantly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Drug Maker Packs Red-Wine-Like Compound in Pill
CHICAGO (Reuters) - New compounds that act like the red wine ingredient resveratrol may offer a new formula for type 2 diabetes drugs and other age-related diseases.

Depression Linked to Brittle Bones in Women
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Depression should be added to the conditions that lead to osteoporosis in women, conclude the authors of a new study.

Men Give Up Too Fast If Impotence Pill Fails: Study
LONDON (Reuters) - A third of men with erectile dysfunction could not perform after taking their first tablet of an impotence drug and gave up sex entirely.