MONDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) — A new international analysis comparing weight-loss procedures to standard diabetes treatments contends that surgery is more effective at helping people combat type 2 diabetes.

MONDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) — In a small and preliminary study, researchers report that they successfully froze secondary tumors in patients with incurable breast cancer.

MONDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) — Women should be screened for heart disease — a leading cause of death among women in the United States — during routine visits to obstetrics and gynecology clinics, a new study suggests.

New research provides clear proof that weight-loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure diabetes. Doctors say it should be offered sooner to more people with the disease — not just as a last resort.

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost Ricky Rubio a few weeks ago and, with him, any real hopes of winning a playoff series this season. Budding star Nikola Pekovic is hampered with bone spurs in his ankle, and depending on the team’s success, he might be sh…

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost Ricky Rubio a few weeks ago and, with him, any real hopes of winning a playoff series this season. Budding star Nikola Pekovic is hampered with bone spurs in his ankle, and depending on the team’s success, he might be sh…

judgecorp writes “MIT professor Hugh Herr, describes how technology can end disability in 50 years — with a big incentive from the need to support injured war veterans. A champion climber, Herr lost both legs below the knee, returned to climbing…

Brian Kelly and Notre Dame are at it again.The Irish picked up 17 recruits in 2012, including several 5-star players, making them one of the top recruiting programs this year. It’s not even April yet, and the Irish have already landed seven players for…

Brian Kelly and Notre Dame are at it again.The Irish picked up 17 recruits in 2012, including several 5-star players, making them one of the top recruiting programs this year. It’s not even April yet, and the Irish have already landed seven players for…

John Wall and Rajon Rondo squared off last night, which is more fun for me than it is for the Wizards.This is not because I’m a Boston guy–I loathe the cradle of U.S. liberty just like any right-thinking American sports fan does. It’s that…