Health News

Pembrolizumab Vs. Advanced Melanoma
Pembrolizumab may increase survival for patients with advanced melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to a new study.
Ebola Vaccine Shows Promise
In an early, phase I trial, researchers think they have found an Ebola vaccine combination that could offer at least partial protection.
No Heart Risk Found for Common Supplements
Calcium and vitamin D supplements may not pose a raised risk of heart problems, a new study found.
After Knee Replacement, Watch Your Hips
Patients who have total knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis may have a higher risk for hip fracture for years after their surgery, a new study found.
What You Need to Know About Warfarin
Patients may not know enough about warfarin, and that could lead to potentially dangerous consequences, a new study found.
An Update on Zika
Zika has been in the news since early 2016, but a lot has transpired since the virus first made headlines. Are you up to date on the latest news?
Seizure Rx May Cut Dosing in Half
Who wants to take medication twice a day when you can take it once a day?
Vegetable Oils May Not Help You Live Longer
There's now reason to doubt the heart-health benefits of vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid, according to a new study.
Targeted Leukemia Rx Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first treatment to specifically target the B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) protein found in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Fast Food May Mean More Phthalates
Fast food may expose diners to potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates, a new study found.