As Science Unlocks Secrets, Cancer Rates Fall
Included in big breakthroughs, experts say, are changes people make in their everyday livesContinue Reading
Mixed Report on Women's Health Research
Fewer deaths from major killers like breast cancer, but little progress on debilitating diseases like dementiaContinue Reading
Surgery to Widen Neck Arteries Cuts 10-Year Stroke Risk: Study
But modest benefits may not justify risk from operation in some patients, expert saysContinue Reading
Gene Variations May Predict Severe Osteoarthritis
Findings could lead to drug advances, researchers sayContinue Reading
Animal Studies Offer Insights Into MS
Scientists eye alternative, ‘potentially reversible’ source of neural damageContinue Reading
Quality of Care at U.S. Hospitals Shows Improvement
Latest analysis by Joint Commission finds ‘encouraging’ rates of performanceContinue Reading
Recent Stress May Reduce Cancer Therapy Effectiveness
Protein involved in mental, physical exertion cut chemo and radiation benefits in lab studyContinue Reading
Blood Thinner OK for Superficial Leg Clots: Study
But experts question its cost-effectivenessContinue Reading
New Procedure for Aortic Valve Replacement Looks Promising
Less-invasive option may help patients who can’t withstand open-heart surgeryContinue Reading
Surgery May Be Best for Irregular Heartbeat in Young
Ablation procedure lets atrial fibrillation patients under 45 avoid long-term meds, expert saysContinue Reading
Staying on Gleevec Seems to Help Gastro Cancer Patients
Study patients whose therapy was interrupted had more disease progressionContinue Reading