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Putting Humpty Dumpty Together Again

Women who beat cancer with the help of radiation or chemotherapy often damage their eggs in the process. But there may be a way to eventually prevent infertility.

Facing the Threat of Cancer With AIDS

Here's the thing about having a chronic disease that weakens your immune system: It puts you at higher risk for developing cancer, in addition to the disease you already deal with.

Deciphering Your Diet and Acid Reflux

Think about your last meal: Did you wolf down a huge burger and fries, or did you eat a light meal slowly? There's probably a big difference in how you felt afterwards.

Crooner Andy Williams Dies of Bladder Cancer

Andy Williams, the legendary singer whose romantic melody “Moon River” became a stellar hit in the 1960s , has died of bladder cancer. He was 84.

Trampolines May Be Fun — But Not Safe

BOUNCE! Ka-BOOM ! BOUNCE! Jumping on a trampoline is a fun way to "fly" for seconds at a time. But the fun stops when a kid goes flying off the trampoline.

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Mirapex and Heart Failure

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public about a possible increased risk of heart failure with Mirapex (pramipexole), a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome.

FDA issues Safety Alert on Intestinomicina

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Intestinomicina, a drug product manufactured in El Salvador and marketed as a treatment for infectious diarrhea and acute gastrointestinal infections.

FDA releases preliminary data on arsenic levels in rice and rice products

As part of an ongoing and proactive effort to monitor food safety and address contaminants in food, the US Food and Drug Administration today released preliminary data on arsenic levels in certain rice and rice products.

FDA Issues Painkiller Safety Alert

Watson Laboratories, Inc. notified the public of a voluntary nationwide recall for two lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and APAP Tablets, USP 10 mg/500 mg (Lot Numbers 519406A and 521759A, both with the expiry date April 2014, distributed between 6/27/2012 and 7/18/2012 to wholesale distributors and retail pharmacies nationwide).

Talking to Kids About Cancer

Nick Gonzalez is a Child Life Specialist. He talks and plays with kids who have cancer every day. These infants, toddlers, kids, adolescents and young adults come to the Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas to be treated - mostly for leukemia, or for brain tumors or soft tissue cancers.

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