Health News

Arriving On Time Better Than Too Early
Medicine has advanced considerably in the care of babies born extremely early. However, these babies are still at high risk for long-term problems, and every extra week counts.
Going Against the Flow
Not very many women look forward to their period each month, especially if certain days are heavier than others. This feeling may be common in women around the world.
FDA Approves Kcentra
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved Kcentra (Prothrombin Complex Concentrate, Human) for the urgent reversal of vitamin K antagonist (VKA) anticoagulation in adults with acute major bleeding.
Cancer Rx Prices Too High!
Today, people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) are leading pretty much normal lives. They can thank a variety of medications for being alive.
The Anti-Smoking Program That Works
The health community has been striving to lower smoking rates for decades. The good news is that prevention programs have worked, some better than others.
An Oil That Doesn't Work on Skin
Evening primrose oil has been used to treat a number of ailments in and on the body. But when it comes to treating eczema, the oil might not do much good.
Oh, How Times Have Changed
In the 1950s, a baby born with a serious condition or with a low birth weight may have been less likely to survive than the child would be today. But the long term effect of this change may vary.
Medications Do More Than Prevent Breast Cancer
If you knew of a pill that was proven to reduce your breast cancer risks, would you take it? What if that same medication upped your chances of developing another type of cancer – would you still take it?
Winning the War against Childhood Cancer
Children shouldn’t experience cancer. The disease should be left to those who’ve spent a few more years on this earth.
Cancer Studies Often Flawed
The approval of a new cancer medication is always good news. But what if the research behind the medication’s approval isn't as strong as it could be? What if key questions aren't answered?