Cocaine Vaccine's Future

Scientists have developed a cocaine vaccine that uses the common cold virus to engage the immune system and blocks the drug’s absorption. Early stages of testing show great promise.

Drug Drops AFib Stroke Risk

For most patients with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a procedure that uses electrical currents can successfully restore a normal heart rhythm.

Treating Autism With Technology

Autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) can be a difficult issue to cope with. Problems with communication and social interaction can plague patients at all ranges of the spectrum. There is a continual demand for new treatment options as the number of autism diagnoses grow. This fact combined with the continual advancement of technology has led researchers to explore how technology could potentially help children with an ASD strengthen their social skills. At the 2012 International Meeting for Autism Research ( IMFAR ) in Toronto in May 2012, several studies on this topic were presente...

The Dangers of Sunburns and Tanning Beds

The allure of bronze skin leads many young adults towards risky behaviors. With high rates of sun exposure and tanning bed use, people in this age group face grave risks as they age.

Pfizer Announces Positive Results From Xalkori Trial

Pfizer Inc. announced today that the PROFILE 1007 study demonstrated that XALKORI ( crizotinib ) significantly improved progression-free survival ( PFS ) when compared with pemetrexed or docetaxel , in previously treated patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase ( ALK )-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer ( NSCLC ).

COPD Fatigue Predicts Hospital Visits

One of the most common symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is fatigue, or low energy. If you have COPD , telling your doctor how fatigued you are could keep you out of the hospital.

Lonely Hearts Stop Beating Sooner

Having a support network of friends and family can mean more than good conversation and company. Avoiding loneliness among seniors can mean living longer.

Eating Disorders Not Limited to Youth

When people think of eating disorders, they often think of young girls starving themselves to look like the women in fashion magazines. But older women suffer from these conditions as well.

Ongoing Diabetes Support

Diabetes does not go away in a couple days. It lasts for years, even a lifetime. For this reason, patients need continuous support from their family and friends.

Walking Away From Breast Cancer

A drug used to treat diabetes to might work on different kinds of cancer. One day, that may include breast cancer.