Stories by Deborah Franklin

Curing halitosis requires the right balance of oral microbes

Some professional athletes' enthusiasm for certain stem cell treatments outpaces the evidence

Physicians struggle to curb the growing number of lethal overdoses

Current screens for osteoporosis are flawed, but doctors are repairing their methods

Hospital gardens turn out to have medical benefits

Technology can help individuals weigh the risks and benefits of an invasive medical procedure, experts say, but only if doctors and patients keep talking