Brain Falters Near End of Life, but Games, Puzzles Might Slow Decline
2012-04-04
Researchers suspect several factors may be linked to deterioration, not just Alzheimer’sContinue Reading
Researchers Find Gene Mutations That May Be a Key to Autism
2012-04-04
‘Spontaneous’ mutations, not generational ones, could play role in up to 20 percent of cases, study saysContinue Reading
Obese White Women Shying Away From Colon Cancer Screening
2012-04-04
Embarrassment may prompt some women to avoid the recommended tests, researchers sayContinue Reading
Physician Groups Call for Fewer Medical Tests
2012-04-04
Many patients could safely avoid X-rays, MRIs, heart stress tests and other common procedures, docs sayContinue Reading
Early Study Finds Some Promise for Lung Cancer Vaccine
2012-04-04
Although not a cure, it appeared to prolong life in some cases of non-small cell diseaseContinue Reading
Ultrasound, MRI Might Spot Cancer in Dense Breast Tissue
2012-04-03
Study suggests screening methods beyond mammograms may be useful in high-risk patientsContinue Reading
Experimental Chemo Combo for Colon Cancer Disappoints
2012-04-03
Adding the drug Erbitux to standard treatment delivered no extra benefit, study saysContinue Reading
Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids With Brain Cancer
2012-04-03
Researchers report immune system boost and eventual tumor shrinkage in small group of patientsContinue Reading
BBQ Danger: Wires From Grill Cleaners Swallowed in Food
2012-04-03
Patients suffer from throat, stomach injuriesContinue Reading
New Stool Test Might Aid in Early Detection of Colon Cancer
2012-04-03
Unlike other such screens, researchers say the test isn’t affected by certain lifestyle factorsContinue Reading
U.S. Women Could Be More Obese Than Believed
2012-04-02
A new measurement of body fat could better identify obesity, study suggestsContinue Reading
Routine Mammography May Lead to Overdiagnosis: Study
2012-04-02
Up to 25% of mammogram-detected breast cancers may not need treatment, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Drug Might Reduce an Alzheimer's Marker: Study
2012-04-02
But, research is preliminary and it’s unclear if the compound would improve the brain diseaseContinue Reading
Pets at Work Keep Workers Happy
2012-04-02
Research shows employees more productive, less stressed if their dogs accompany them to the jobContinue Reading