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Implants May Enlarge Breast Cancer Risks

Women who have breast implants don’t have to worry that the implants themselves increase breast cancer risks. A new study suggests implants may affect other cancer risks, though.

Michigan Mom Writes Book on Spina Bifida to Help Others with Disorder

Laurel Greshel felt she had a pretty normal pregnancy in 1983 when she and her husband Ted, were anxiously awaiting the birth of their firstborn daughter, Amanda.

FDA Limits Duration and Usage of Samsca

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the drug Samsca (tolvaptan) should not be used for longer than 30 days and should not be used in patients with underlying liver disease because it can cause liver injury, potentially requiring liver transplant or death.

When a Period is More Difficult

Dealing with periods can be difficult for some girls and young women. Girls who have certain disabilities might find menstruation more challenging.

Dreaming of Colorectal Cancer

Poor sleep disturbs the body in all sorts of ways. Snoring affects our breathing, how much oxygen the body gets and how much sleep we need. And all of this may play a role in cancer risks.

Smoking Could Hurt Your Kid's Heart

Secondhand smoke exposure during childhood may change cholesterol levels in a way that could increase the risk for heart disease later in life. That risk may not be the same for both genders.

Procysbi Approved for Rare Genetic Condition

The US Food and Drug Administration today approved Procysbi (cysteamine bitartrate) for the management of nephropathic cystinosis in children and adults.

Lady Smokers' Risk for Colon Cancer

Links between smoking and lung cancer have been well established, but what about other types of cancer? In particular, female smokers have shown high rates of colon cancer.

One Shot, Two Shot, HPV Shots

The only vaccine that can prevent a type of cancer is the HPV vaccine. But it requires three rounds of shots. Wouldn't it be nice to make it just two shots?

No Link Between Lyme Disease and Autism

Lyme disease is carried and transmitted by ticks, especially in the northeastern US. There has been some concern that children with autism have higher rates of Lyme disease.

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