Diseases
Newly approved pill offers hope against one of the deadliest forms of cancer
Rasonque nearly doubled survival for advanced pancreatic cancer in a 500-patient trial.
Body
Heart attack signs every woman should know
A heart attack does not always cause severe chest pain.In women, the symptoms can be more subtle, making...
Diseases
Salmonella outbreak spreads – chicken now under investigation
A major salmonella outbreak has affected several European countries.
Body
Dementia risk 24% lower among people given common vaccine
A major study of more than 500,000 older adults has found a striking link between the shingles vaccine and dementia risk.
Diseases
Study makes major finding: Every extra hour of unbroken sitting raises cancer death risk by 10%
New research suggests the harm holds even in people who exercise regularly.
Diseases
Newly approved pill offers hope against one of the deadliest forms of cancer
Rasonque nearly doubled survival for advanced pancreatic cancer in a 500-patient trial.
Body
Heart attack signs every woman should know
A heart attack does not always cause severe chest pain.In women, the symptoms can be more subtle, making...
Diseases
Salmonella outbreak spreads – chicken now under investigation
A major salmonella outbreak has affected several European countries.
Body
Dementia risk 24% lower among people given common vaccine
A major study of more than 500,000 older adults has found a striking link between the shingles vaccine and dementia risk.
Women with type 2 diabetes report worse menopause symptoms, new study finds
Postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes had more, and more severe, symptoms than those without.
This is what happens to your body when you use air conditioning for long periods
Air conditioning can be a welcome relief on hot days, but prolonged exposure to cool, dry air can affect the body in several ways.Doctors...
Only 1 in 3 US men gets the pre-biopsy prostate MRI that is standard in Europe
A simple scan can cut unnecessary biopsies and catch dangerous tumors earlier. Most American men never receive it.
These natural remedies may help relieve pain, nausea, and restlessness
Several well-known spices and plants have been studied by researchers. The findings suggest that some of them may have positive effects on the body.
New pill could replace injections for high cholesterol
A new type of cholesterol-lowering medication could provide patients with another treatment option if their current medication is not enough.
A half hour with a book may be linked to 23 months of longer life
Research suggests that a simple activity may benefit both the brain and mental well-being.