Addiction Starts Early in American Society, Report Finds
2011-06-29
90% of those hooked on alcohol, tobacco, drugs starting using them before age 18, research showsContinue Reading
Obesity a Major Cause of Early Death in Women: Study
2011-06-29
And the risk rises as overweight becomes more severe, researchers sayContinue Reading
Certain Cancer Drugs Don't Interfere With Flu Vaccine: Study
2011-06-28
The drugs, sunitinib and sorafenib, are used for several types of cancers, including kidneyContinue Reading
Genome Map May Help Save Tasmanian Devils
2011-06-28
Researchers hope to protect healthy marsupials from contagious cancerContinue Reading
Longest Trial Ever Confirms Mammograms' Benefits
2011-06-28
They save far more lives than previously thought, researchers sayContinue Reading
FDA to Hear Appeal on Breast Cancer Drug
2011-06-28
Agency recommended last year against Avastin for disease that has spread to other body partsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Minimize Radiation From X-Rays
2011-06-28
Start by asking your doctor: ‘Is this one really necessary?’Continue Reading
Vitamin D, Calcium Combo May Halve Melanoma Risk in Some Women
2011-06-28
Supplements only benefited those who had had another form of skin cancer, study foundContinue Reading
Nearly Half of Older Breast Cancer Patients Don't Get Radiation
2011-06-27
But multiple guidelines recommend it after mastectomy in advanced cases, researchers noteContinue Reading
Lifestyle Changes Might Alter Breast Cancer Rates
2011-06-27
Study authors recommend drinking less, exercising more and losing weightContinue Reading
FDA Urges Reduced Doses for Anemia Drugs
2011-06-25
Can increase risk of cardiovascular problems in patients with kidney disease, agency saysContinue Reading
Marriage Might Boost Colon Cancer Survival
2011-06-23
Study found patients were 14% less likely to die if they had a spouseContinue Reading
Less Invasive Colon Surgery Results in Fewer Blood Clots: Study
2011-06-23
But laparoscopy may not be the better choice for cancer patients, expert saysContinue Reading
New Drug Effectively Treats Hepatitis C
2011-06-23
Adding Incivek to standard therapy also cut treatment time in half, researchers sayContinue Reading