'Bombs' Ineffective Against Bedbugs, Experts Say
2012-06-04
Over-the-counter foggers won’t eliminate the blood-sucking pests; might make infestation worseContinue Reading
Novel Drugs Show Early Promise Against Several Cancers
2012-06-04
Immune system therapies tested on advanced melanoma, kidney or lung tumors; side effects seenContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Certain Breast Cancers
2012-06-04
HER-2 positive patients survived longer on new med than those getting standard treatment, study saysContinue Reading
Low Income May Keep Cancer Patients Out of Clinical Trials
2012-06-04
Access gap might exist, researchers say, along with concerns about co-pays or taking off workContinue Reading
Too Much Screen Time May Harm Kids' Fitness
2012-06-01
Children less connected to wired world seem to be in better shape, study findsContinue Reading
Smokers Have Higher Surgical Costs, More Complications: Study
2012-06-01
But former smokers were no different than nonsmokers, results showedContinue Reading
Re-Routing Spinal Cord Signals Restores Movement in Paralyzed Rats
2012-05-31
But experts note the technique might not work in humansContinue Reading
More Families Seek Kidney Donations on Facebook
2012-05-30
Researchers unsure if social media is a safe, effective route to finding donorsContinue Reading
Brave New World of Genetics Requires Safeguards, Experts Say
2012-05-30
Regulations haven’t kept pace with discoveries, American Heart Association warnsContinue Reading
Few U.S. Hispanics Screened for Skin Cancer
2012-05-25
Only 7 percent had a doctor look over their skin for suspicious moles, study findsContinue Reading
Cancer Patients Share Web Info With Docs for Insight, Advice
2012-05-25
They are not typically challenging their treatments, study foundContinue Reading
Severely Obese Have More Complications With Spinal Surgery
2012-05-24
Study found almost doubled risk after spinal fusionContinue Reading
Efficient Disease Risk Prediction a Long Way Off, Experts Say
2012-05-24
Considering genes plus environment improves accuracy by just 1% to 3%, study showsContinue Reading
Study Spots Early Warning Signal for Sudden Cardiac Death
2012-05-23
Risk higher when electrical impulses travel more slowly through lower chambers of the heartContinue Reading