Health News

Genetic Fusion in Brain Cancer Discovered
Glioblastoma is the most common and unfortunately the most aggressive brain cancer. A recent study has pinpointed a genetic fusion that helps these brain tumors develop.
What Sets Immigrants with HIV Apart?
Among the tens of thousands of people who are diagnosed with HIV in America every year, many have been born outside the country. How do they differ from HIV patients born in America?
New Drug for COPD Symptoms
A new drug has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to help treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
EMT Test Speeds Heart Attack Care
Time is critical when a patient suffers a severe heart attack, prompting researchers to hunt for methods to speed up care. Training emergency medical technicians to administer electrocardiograms ( ECGs ) may improve patient survival.
Reducing Depression in Elderly Patients
Should doctors be trained in ways to help prevent depression and self-harm in at-risk patients? A new trial tried just that and discovered benefits from those preventative efforts.
Slow Bone Growth in Kids with Asthma
Steroids are used to treat a variety of conditions, including asthma. Bone loss is one of the many side effects associated with steroids. Low vitamin D levels have also been linked to bone loss.
Girls, Raise Your Handlebars!
Protect genital health by properly adjusting bicycle handlebars! If the handlebars are too low, too much pressure can rest on the genitals.  This pressure can lead to a loss of sensation. 
Long-Term Implications of Poor Sleep
The list of ways sleep can affect a person's health is almost endless. Yet the quality and amount of sleep people get also affects their future.
One-a-Day Drinkers May Have Lower Kidney Cancer Risks
Kidney cancer isn't all that common. Only about 1 percent of the general population actually develops the disease. And moderate drinkers may not be in that statistic.
Risks Related to Mild Memory Problems
Even when there is not a cure for a condition, detecting it early can help individuals plan, receive early treatment and improve their long-term quality of life.