Why are Men Vulnerable to Skin Cancer?

While there are entire industries built around adding sunscreen and sunblock to the normal skin products women use, men are far less likely to use skin care products. Why?

Heart Surgery Goes High Tech

A treatment to open clogged arteries could become safer for both patients and the doctors performing the procedures through a high tech robotic device found to increase precision.

Pfizer Reports Results From Torisel Study

Pfizer Inc announced today that the Phase 3 INTORSECT ( B1771003 ) study, evaluating TORISEL ( temsirolimus ) in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma ( RCC ) whose disease had progressed on or after SUTENT ( sunitinib malate ) therapy, did not meet the primary endpoint of prolonging progression free survival ( PFS ) when compared to sorafenib .

FDA Widens FilmArray Respiratory Panel Use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the use for the FilmArray Respiratory Panel, the first test that can simultaneously detect both viral and bacterial causes of respiratory infection from a single sample.

Diagnosing Lupus

Lupus is a complex disease that can be difficult to diagnose. In many cases, lupus may appear to be different condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Fortunately, today's tools for diagnosing the disease are more accurate than ever before.

After High School, Teens with Autism Struggle

Schools offer many programs to help children with autism succeed. After high school, teens with autism may struggle to move on to other activities, like college or work.

A Miracle Pill For HIV Prevention? Not So

The first pill approved by the FDA for preventing HIV in healthy patients doesn't come without concern. Experts worry that the drug do more harm than good.

Low-dose Contraceptive Patch Works

Finding the right type of birth control can be tricky. A new type of contraceptive may be another option for your birth control.

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure & Adaptive Ability

Exactly how does prenatal alcohol exposure slow down a kid’s cognitive ability? Compared to normal kids, they seem to have a much tougher time with ‘higher order’ thought process.

Listen to Your Heart

Often a slow or racing heartbeat isn't a reason for concern. In some cases, however, it may suggest a heightened risk for a more serious heart condition.