Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)

The American College of Physicians has produced a guidance statement for colorectal cancer screening for patients who are at an average risk. This statement is based on a critical review of[...]

World health leaders say the future of antibiotics depends on everyone. And Antibiotic Awareness Week, beginning Nov.18, is an effort to increase global awareness of[...]

More than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the U.S. each year, and more than 35,000 people die as a result, according to a new[...]

Vitamin E acetate, a synthetic form of vitamin E that is used as a diluent in vaping products, has been associated with the ongoing vaping[...]

Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that this autoimmune disease tends to run in families. Researchers say[...]

Whether you are baking, broiling or putting together a salad, chances are that the recipe calls for a type of oil or fat. However, all[...]

For those who become ill with the flu, a new antiviral medication may help. "This is really kind of a blockbuster," says Dr. Gregory Poland,[...]

Corticosteroid injections are used to relieve pain in joints due to arthritis and overuse injuries. A recent study suggests that frequent steroid use may affect cartilage[...]

Millions of Americans suffer from symptoms of arthritis that are often debilitating. The most common form is degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, followed by[...]

Measles infection can greatly reduce acquired immune memory, according to a new study. Acquired immune memory is when a person's immune system attacks foreign invaders[...]

It's officially the flu season in the U.S. and if projections are correct, it will be a difficult one. "The Southern Hemisphere just finished their[...]

Getting a flu shot is serious business. It can protect you from getting sick with the flu and it can protect those around you from[...]