Health News

Chemotherapy on the Brain
Despite past concerns, a new study found no link between a type of chemotherapy and cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors.
FDA Floats Electric Stimulation Device Ban
Officials at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are calling for a ban of electric stimulation devices used to treat aggressive or self-harming behavior.
How Aspirin Might Affect Cancer Survival
Taking aspirin in low doses could help patients with cancer live longer, a new study found.
Preventing SIDS
Here's how to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Pre-Workout Product Recalled
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall for its pre-workout product called Undisputed.
A New Job for Gilotrif
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Gilotrif (afatinib) to treat squamous cell lung cancer.
Elizabethkingia Anophelis Infections in the US
The CDC and several state health agencies are investigating a multistate outbreak of infections caused by a bacterium called Elizabethkingia anophelis .
Diagnosed with Diabetes — Now What?
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, follow these 7 steps to help manage your diabetes. 
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.