Health & Fitness
New drugs from Bristol, Merck at forefront of cancer meeting
May 28, 2015
New drugs from Bristol, Merck at forefront of cancer meeting
New data to be released this weekend should help deepen the understanding of how broadly new drugs that unleash the…
Stressed out wives may make men’s blood pressure rise
May 27, 2015
Stressed out wives may make men’s blood pressure rise
When older men have stressed-out wives, their own blood pressure may go up, a US study suggests.While previous research has…
Mediterranean diet dramatically reduces risk for heart disease: study
May 27, 2015
Mediterranean diet dramatically reduces risk for heart disease: study
A ten-year study says that adults who abide by the Med diet could be 47 percent less likely to develop…
Doctors’ lapse may explain some minority lag in colon cancer screens
May 27, 2015
Doctors’ lapse may explain some minority lag in colon cancer screens
Racial minorities may be more likely to forego colon cancer screening than whites because their healthcare providers don’t recommend the…
Delayed cord cutting at birth tied to better skills in childhood
May 27, 2015
Delayed cord cutting at birth tied to better skills in childhood
Waiting a few minutes to clamp the umbilical cord after birth is tied to better motor and social skills later…
Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds
May 27, 2015
Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds
In younger women with breast cancer, having a family history of the disease may not worsen their survival odds, a…
Novartis digs into health tech with bet on ‘robotic pill’
May 27, 2015
Novartis digs into health tech with bet on ‘robotic pill’
Swiss drugmaker Novartis is raising its bet on smart technology by collaborating with US start-up Rani Therapeutics on a “robotic…
WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle
May 27, 2015
WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle
The World Health Organization got the go-ahead Tuesday for a sweeping shake-up, including a $100-million war chest to battle future…
Trial shows virus treatment effective against skin cancer
May 27, 2015
Trial shows virus treatment effective against skin cancer
A genetically modified herpes virus was effective in fighting skin cancer by infecting and destroying cancer cells as well as…
More more than four espressos a day can harm health: EU
May 27, 2015
More more than four espressos a day can harm health: EU
Drinking the caffeine equivalent of more than four espressos a day is harmful to health, especially for minors and pregnant…