Herceptin Best For Certain Breast Cancer Patients, Study Says
Herceptin is the best drug treatment for a type of breast cancer called HER2-positive and should remain the standard of care for that type of tumor, according t
Urine Test For HPV Works Well, Analysis Finds
A simple urine test can routinely spot human papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to the risk of cervical cancer, a new analysis found. "Our study shows that t
Study: Putting Baby To Sleep On Animal Fur May Lower Asthma Risk
Infants who sleep on animal fur may be less likely to develop asthma afterwards in childhood, new research suggests. The study included more than 2,400 healthy
Single-Dose, Injected Flu Treatment Shows Promise
A new single-dose, injected drug appears safe and effective at helping ease flu symptoms, two new studies show. The studies included a total of 427 adults who w
Study: Low-Carb Beats Low-Fat For Weight Loss, Heart Health
For people who want to lose weight and boost their heart health, cutting down on carbohydrates may work better than trimming dietary fat, a new study suggests.
Family Meals May Defuse Cyberbullying’s Impact, Study Says
Having regular family meals may help protect teens from the harmful mental health effects of "cyberbullying", a new study suggests. Online abuse can l
Drug Gives ‘New Hope’ Against Heart Failure, Expert Says
In a head-to-head comparison, an experimental drug was more effective than standard treatment at preventing deaths and hospitalizations in heart failure patient
The Top 5 Ebola Virus Disease Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories about the Ebola virus disease have been spreading as fast as the virus itself. Every time the world is inundated by a disease outbreak, ther
12 Surprising Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight
You've overhauled your diet, exercise most days and even though you've lost some weight those last few pounds just won't seem to budge. So what gives? Experts s
Social Media Can Feed Munchausen By Proxy, Experts Say
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