Men with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 35 (indicating obesity), face a 2.4-fold higher risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer, compared with normal-weight men according to a report in the medical journal, Urology

Dr. Stephen J. Freedland from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore says, "Obesity may actually be associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, but various features among obese men make it harder to detect the cancer

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston conducted a study that finds tanning habits result from a type of addiction. The study criteria was based on methods used to evaluate alcoholism and drug dependency

The Massachusetts state legislature is considering mandatory mental health counseling for National Guardsmen returning from Iraq.

Currently, the uniform regulation for mental health screenings apply only for career military members and is usually done by questionaire

The U.S. Post Office issues a new collection of stamps promoting awareness of childhood health and safety issues including Regular medical checkups, a balanced diet and exercise.

The Child Health commemorative stamp will be issued September 7 in Philadelphia and then branch out nationwide

The U.S. Post Office issues a new collection of stamps promoting awareness of childhood health and safety issues including Regular medical checkups, a balanced diet and exercise.

The Child Health commemorative stamp will be issued September 7 in Philadelphia and then branch out nationwide