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Depression should be added to the conditions that lead to osteoporosis in women, conclude the authors of a new study.

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Is menstrual blood the newest way to preserve disease-fighting stem cells? One company believes it is.

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Estrogen-like compounds in soy known as isoflavones cannot, on their own, improve blood sugar control or reduce heart disease risk factors in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, UK researchers report.

This suggests that soy's heart-healthy effects are likely due to soy protein or some dual effect of soy protein and isoflavones, Dr. Susana Gonzalez of the University of Hull and colleagues conclude in a report in Diabetes Care this month.

In a previous study, the research team found that soy protein plus isoflavones improved blood sugar control, cut insulin resistance, and reduced cholesterol levels in postmenopausal, diabetic women.

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Beachgoers lulled into the breezy, bronzed glow of summer take note: Most sunscreens don't live up to their promise of protecting against harmful ultraviolet rays, a new study contends.

"Sunscreens just aren't as good as people think they are," said Dr. James Spencer, a dermatologist in St. Petersburg, Fla. "They aren't perfect, but they are the best tool we have."

"There's no such thing as a safe tan," added Dr. Darrell Rigel, a clinical professor of dermatology at New York University who does laboratory research on melanoma and other skin cancers.

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"Although carpal tunnel syndrome is sometimes work-related and ... risk factors probably include certain occupational activities, we are quite confident now that computer use is not one of these," Dr. Isam Atroshi of Hassleholm Hospital told Reuters Health.

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A glass of wine may be good for the heart, but coupled with second-hand smoke — and you may be hurting your health, according to a new study.

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Gwen, Sara Michelle, and Sienna and more show off the season’s best shoes on and off the red carpet. Follow their lead to get winter’s hottest shoe trends.

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You've heard it before: "wide load," "child-bearing hips," "big butt!" Well, you can hone down that out-of-control rump if you're willing to work out just a little bit every other day. But, wait… It gets even better! While you're at it, you can tone your flag-waving triceps and hamstrings (back of your legs).

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Americans eat nearly two teaspoons of salt daily, more than double what they need for good health — and it's not because of the table salt-shaker. Three-fourths of that sodium comes inside common processed foods like stuffing mix, gravy, and yes, pumpkin pie.

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Anti-Obesity Drug Carries Increased Risk of Depression, Anxiety and Suicide

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An Institute of Food Research team focused on one of the compounds, quercetin, which is found in tea, onions, apples and red wine.

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As the world preps for the Spice Girls' video debut today at 4 p.m., here's one more sneak preview pic: It's hot mama Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell, showing off her toned abs. The pop star, 35, gave birth to daughter Bluebell in 2006.

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A study conducted in Los Angeles County and published today shows the harmful effects traffic-related air pollution can have on pregnant women.

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In a study of mice, scientists found that rodents with low blood-sugar levels — an indication of a sugar-rich diet — produce more female offspring, according to a report from the U.K.'s Daily Mail.

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In a few decades, as many as 2 percent of all cancers in the United States might be due to radiation from CT scans given now, according to the authors of the report.

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