HIV and HBV: Partners in Crime
If you have HIV, one of the most dangerous risks is becoming infected with another chronic disease at the same time. Hepatitis B is one of HIV's most common infectious partners.
Guitarist Bob Welch Dead
Bob Welch, the guitarist who grooved with Fleetwood Mac for three years, died Thursday at age 65 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Associated Press reported.
Preserving Little Eyes a Little Longer
Children's eyes continue to undergo changes as they grow, often worsening if they are nearsighted. But there may be a way to slow that downhill trend for certain kids.
Advanced Melanoma Drug To Seek FDA Approval
For the last fifty years, very few treatments have been available for advanced cases of melanoma, but several new drugs in the final stages of development are in competition for the title of best treatment.
Dial up a Therapist
Have you ever called your therapist?  New research suggests that therapy for patients with major depressive disorder can effectively be delivered over the phone.
Birth Control Pill Voluntary Recall
If you take Introvale birth control pills, pull out the packaging now and make sure its lot number is not among the ones voluntarily recalled today by the pill's manufacturer Sandoz .
Upcoming Lung Cancer Drugs
Out of the top five most common cancers, lung cancer is projected to remain the deadliest, and it isn't just limited to people who smoke.
Lifestyle Coach From a Mobile App
Having a lifestyle coach to encourage a good diet and being active could help people make the changes necessary to achieve positive changes. Which could really last.
Ask Questions Before Taking Antibiotics
You've probably heard of “superbugs,” the name for infections that have built up a dangerous resistance to antibiotics. Could you or your doctor be contributing to their rise?
Head and Neck Cancer Presentation Highlights
A recent presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology expanded on several molecular breakthroughs concerning head and neck cancers, and a team of doctors gave an overview of recent conclusions from their respective fields.