According to investigators, prostate cancer developed in 20 men within months to a few years after they began testosterone supplementation to correct a deficiency of the hormone.

"There are several anecdotal case reports, small studies, and observational studies like ours which raise concern but do not provide conclusive evidence yet," Dr. Franklin D. Gaylis told Reuters Health

According to investigators, prostate cancer developed in 20 men within months to a few years after they began testosterone supplementation to correct a deficiency of the hormone.

"There are several anecdotal case reports, small studies, and observational studies like ours which raise concern but do not provide conclusive evidence yet," Dr. Franklin D. Gaylis told Reuters Health

A new study shows that overweight girls reach puberty earlier. However early puberty alone doesn't necessarily lead to pudginess as an adult.

Girls who are overweight before their first menstrual periods are almost eight times more likely to be overweight as women, the study finds. But there is no link between precocious puberty alone and being overweight later in life, The Associated Press reports

A low fat diet, exercise and stress management techniques may help fight early-stage prostate cancer, according to a new study.

The small study tracked 93 men with non-aggressive tumors who had decided against treatment for early-stage prostate cancer

Consumer advocates are asking Congress to investigate the Food and Drug Administration's plans to return silicone gel-filled breast implants to the market.

Last month, the FDA announced it would approve Mentor Corp's silicone implants if the company meets certain conditions