Pain Meds may Influence Cancer Growth

They put you to sleep and relieve pain. They're vital drugs for cancer patients. And yet these very medications may be having a potentially negative side-effect.

The Rhythm of the Subtraction of Fractions

Third graders are a rambunctious group, and yet - quality elementary education is very important for continued education. How can teachers better connect with young students? The answer might be with music.

Salmon Has Benefits For Pregnant Women

If you're planning for the arrival of a baby, consider planning to include some salmon in your meals each week. The extra omega-3 fatty acids will benefit both of you.

Sinus Infection? Skip the Antibiotics

If you have a sinus infection, chances are you do not need antibiotics. New Infectious Diseases Society of America ( IDSA ) guidelines recommend not using antibiotics for most sinus infections.

FDA Approves New Drug For Premature Babies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Surfaxin ( lucinactant ) for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome ( RDS ), a breathing disorder that affects premature infants. The lungs of premature infants are not able to make enough surfactant, a liquid that coats the inside of the lungs and helps to keep them open. Without enough surfactant, the lungs collapse and the infant has difficulty breathing. Most babies who develop RDS show signs of breathing problems and a lack of oxygen at birth or within the first few hours after birth. Surfaxin is the fifth drug approved i...

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Makers of AeroShot

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to Breathable Foods Inc., makers of AeroShot , for false or misleading statements in the labeling of their product, and told the company that the Agency has questions about the safety of the “caffeine inhaler.” The FDA also expressed concern about the use of AeroShot by children and adolescents and in combination with alcohol. The company claims AeroShot is designed to provide “breathable energy, anytime, anyplace.” The company also claims on its website that its product is intended to be ingested by swallowing. T...

Childhood Smoke Exposure Increased COPD Risk

Cigarette smoke can stay with you long after it clears the room. Children exposed to cigarette smoke have a greater risk of developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ).

The Secrets of the Brain-Gut Axis

It's known that your psychological state can have a major impact on your health, and can even lead to disease. One of these diseases is the commonly diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome.

Improving Treatment of Parkinson's

Current treatments for Parkinson’s disease help with symptoms but unfortunately cannot stop the progression of the disease. A new drug heading into development has shown early promise for slowing or stopping the disease.

Predicting Chemo Response

One of the mysteries of cancer is its unpredictability. Sometimes chemotherapies work, and sometimes they don't. Recent research may help physicians personalize treatment for individual patients.