June 21, 2011 – A just-released study about smoking and prostate cancer gives men one more reason to quit. The study says that smokers who are diagnosed
SUNDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) — Preliminary research shows that an experimental vaccine may cure prostate cancer in mice. Unlike previous cancer vaccine attempts, the
June 6, 2011 – An experimental drug, cediranib, may benefit patients with a rare, slow-growing cancer called alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS), according to results
SUNDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) — While the finding isn’t conclusive, a new study suggests that weight-loss surgery in obese diabetics could lower their risk
THURSDAY, June 2 (HealthDay News) — Although HIV/AIDS continues to be an epidemic with no cure, thanks to powerful medications more HIV-infected Americans are living
FRIDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) — A new, “ultra-bad” form of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol has been discovered in people with a high risk for
WEDNESDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — The symptoms and severity of autism vary widely, but new research shows remarkable similarities at the molecular level in
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Edurant (rilpivirine) in combination with other antiretroviral drugs for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults who
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Victrelis (boceprevir) to treat certain adults with chronic hepatitis C. Victrelis is used for patients who still
May 3, 2011 — Bristol-Myers Squibb has recalled 1.85 million 5-milligram Coumadin tablets in the U.S. The recalled lot of Coumadin (number 9H49374A, expiration date