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Lung Cancer: Why Race Matters
Lung cancer is the most lethal cancer in the United States. And black men are more likely to die from lung cancer than any other racial or ethnic group.
Virginia Firm Recalls Pork Sausage Product That May Contain Foreign Materials
Smithfield Packing Company, a Smithfield, VA, establishment, is recalling approximately 38,000 pounds of pork sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
New HER2+ Breast Cancer Rx Approved
Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer have a new medication to treat the disease in its late stages, after it has started to spread.
FDA Approves New Treatment for Late-Stage Breast Cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine), a new therapy for patients with HER2-positive, late-stage (metastatic) breast cancer.
No Toys in the Mouth!
Phthalates are substances used to make plastic more flexible. They are contained in a number of items from personal care products like shampoo to flooring, electrical cords and toys.
The Clock Is Ticking When Stroke Strikes
When a person has a stroke, a clot in an artery blocks blood flow to the brain. For the best recovery results, patients need to receive treatment fast.
We're Starting to Eat Less Fast Food
Adults in America have been eating slightly less fast food over the past few years. The reduction isn’t a huge change, but slow and steady decline is much better than no decline at all.
Losing Weight by Eating More Often
For those who like to eat often, there may be a diet plan for you. And for those who want to stick with just cutting calories, that still works to some degree.
Frailty and Senior Pain Med Use
With age comes the break down of bodily systems, which can make many seniors frail. Unfortunately, frailty often leads to pain and the need for medicine to manage the pain.
Long-Term Treatment for Adult ADHD
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often prescribed medications to treat their condition. However, there hasn't been much research on the long-term outcomes of such treatment.
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