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That's a Head Injury; This is Not

Veterans can identify the headaches, loss of consciousness and dizziness that characterize a mild brain injury. But a number of other symptoms unrelated to the injury incorrectly get caught up in the mix.

Movement Can Move the Cancer Risk Gauge

We wouldn’t be women without estrogen. The hormone controls our sexual features and our ability to carry children. This hormone also drives the most common forms of breast cancer.

Air Pollution and Childhood Cancers

Recently, diesel fumes were classified as cancer-causing agents. High exposure to diesel fumes is a risk factor for lung cancer. Now, traffic exhaust is being associated with childhood cancers.

Mortality Rates Up in Smaller Hospitals

Though hospitals are the place to receive care fast, smaller hospitals might not be keeping up with the bigger ones. It appears the quality of care delivered does vary between hospitals.

Early Smokers More Addicted

Twin research studies help scientists see the difference between genes and environment. With smoking, these studies highlight how addictive nicotine itself really can be.

FDA Approves Diclegis

The US Food and Drug Administration today approved Diclegis (doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride) to treat pregnant women experiencing nausea and vomiting.

Total Health Approach to Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking is a difficult task. But quitters may find it easier to stay on task by making quitting a part of healthy lifestyle choices that include getting more exercise.

Bausch + Lomb Receives FDA Approval for PROLENSA

Bausch + Lomb, a global eye health company, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company's New Drug Application (NDA) for PROLENSA™ (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.07 percent prescription eye drop.

Aspirin: Right for Some, But Not for All

Many people take aspirin to ward off heart trouble. While it may help those with cardiovascular disease, it may not benefit those who are at low risk of heart trouble.

Skipping Chemo to Treat a Breast Cancer

Aggressive breast cancer requires aggressive treatment. The therapy for one menacing type of breast cancer – HER2-positive – almost always involves chemotherapy. Maybe not for everyone, though.

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