Many people diagnosed with incurable brain tumors turn to complementary therapies to slow the growth of their cancer or relieve side effects like fatigue and depression, new research shows.
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A new study shows that on a typical day high school students engage in thousands of social interactions that put them at risk for spreading disease and could spur a pandemic flu outbreak.
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The Coast Guard has taken 20 endangered sea turtles rescued from Cape Cod beaches back to a warmer climate for rehabilitation. The turtles will be released back into the wild if the staff at Sea World can nurse them back to health. (Dec. 13)
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President Barack Obama’s historic health care overhaul was thrown into uncertainty Monday by a federal judge’s decision to declare its central provision unconstitutional. (Dec. 13)
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Children who live in apartments have blood levels of cotinine, a byproduct of tobacco smoke, that are 45% higher than children who live in detached homes, according to a new study.
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Having higher HDL, or “good” cholesterol, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.
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Add severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to the list of diseases linked to cigarette smoking.
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Pregnant women who have breast cancer shouldn’t delay chemotherapy or schedule an early delivery to avoid exposing the baby to the drugs, doctors say.
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Acupuncture treatments to treat one type of lazy eye proved as good as the traditional patching of the eye used to help the eyes work together, according to a new study.
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A federal judge in Virginia declared the foundation of Pres. Barack Obama’s health care law unconstitutional Monday, ruling that the government cannot require Americans to purchase insurance. The case is expected to end up at the Supreme Court. (Dec. 13)
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