Glimmer of Hope for People with ALS
Two drugs have recently become available to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Though neither medication comes close to being a cure, they provide a ray of hope to patients with this neurological disease.
Boning Up on Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis leads to about 1.5 million fractures each year, mostly of the hips, spines and wrists of older women. New treatments, changing attitudes, and improving technology are helping to brighten the outlook for women--and men--who may experience this bone condition in their later years.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Hair where fashion dictates hairlessness frustrates many folks. A variety of products, with varying degrees of easy use and safety, are available for those seeking social smoothness.
Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Its Cousins
Prevention is the first line of defense against poison ivy, oak, and sumac. But if preventive measures fail, over-the-counter and prescription medications can help deal with the rash until it runs its course.