Study: Sunlight May Protect Men From Kidney Cancer

Why Can’t We Sleep?

Pregnant Black Women Are at Higher Risk of Weakened Heart Muscle

Study: Fat Isn’t Cute When It Comes to Kids’ Heart Health

Study: We Already Have Health Systems to Prevent Childhood Asthma

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Not Just for Frequent Fliers
If you think these potentially deadly blood clots only develop because of sitting during long plane rides, think again.

She’s Standing Up for Women and Girls
Researcher Sarah Dillon, president and founder of GoGirl, brings the female urination device to the 21st century. A diverse range of clients—from soldiers and active outdoors girls to women with arthritis or hip problems—is responding to the product and its message of empowerment.

Crohn’s Disease Does Not Define Me
How two African-American women translated their Crohn’s disease diagnosis into an opportunity to educate and empower others about the inflammatory bowel condition.

Quantum Leap: How Do Drugs Go From Research to Retail?
Benlysta is close to becoming the first new med the FDA has approved in 50 years to fight lupus. Just how does a new drug get fast-tracked onto pharmacy shelves? Real Health spoke with Jerry Parrott, of the Human Genome Sciences, one of the companies researching Benlysta, about the FDA process and this potential lupus breakthrough.

Vibin’ About the Virus
When it comes to HIV/AIDS, talk is anything but cheap. Matter of fact, more conversation is what’s needed, many experts say, to better understand and help defeat this deadly virus, which is on the rise among American young people of all races.