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The majority of melanomas arise from new lesions rather than existing moles

Most Melanomas Don’t Start As Existing Moles

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More than two-thirds occur as new lesions, researchers find
Customers of health insurance giant Aetna in many states were sent mail with envelopes that clearly revealed their HIV status

Insurer Aetna’s Envelopes Revealed Customers’ HIV Status

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Mail went to estimated 12,000 customers, and 23 complaints have so far been received
Too many carbs

High Carb Intake Not Healthier for the Heart

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High-carbohydrate diets common; more than half of study derived 70 percent of daily calories from carbs
Most patients are using online reviews as a first step to finding a new doctor

Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews

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Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
Excessive sitting

Sedentary Time a ‘Potent Risk Factor’ for Mobility Loss

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And increased TV time significantly associated with mobility disability at all levels of physical activity
Suicide is a leading cause of death among pregnant and recently pregnant women

Clinicians Urged to Heighten Alert for Perinatal Suicide Risk

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Research shows first year after pregnancy is an especially vulnerable time
Women with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease face a 10-year window -- between ages 65 and 75 -- when they have far greater chances of developing the disease than men with similar genetic risks

Gender-Specific High-Risk ‘Window’ Seen in Alzheimer’s

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Women genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's more susceptible than men from 65 to 75 years of age
Coffee is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality

Coffee Consumption Linked to Improved Longevity

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Four cups a day could reduce risk by 64 percent, researchers say
A Florida stem cell clinic has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about what the agency describes as serious problems that could pose health risks to patients.

FDA Cites ‘Significant Deviations’ at Florida Stem Cell Clinic

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Agency concerned about 'significant deviations from current good manufacturing practice requirements'
Many non-hormone options and therapies are available for the treatment of estrogen-depletion symptoms in breast cancer survivors

Options Available for Estrogen Depletion After Breast Cancer

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Women should be encouraged to optimize lifestyle and should not be treated with hormone therapy