Minorities Less Likely To Know About Breast Cancer Treatment Options

Nearly half of women treated for breast cancer did not know that their odds of being alive after five years are roughly the same whether they undergo mastectomy or breast...

New HIV drug more effective

The first of a new class of retroviral drugs is showing promise - in clinical trials, the drug was about twice as effective as other anti-HIV medicines.

Homosexuals still 'more vulnerable to AIDS'

A study shows that men who have sex with other men are more vulnerable to AIDS in relation to heterosexual men.

Multiple illness information known

The prevalence of specific combinations of two or more chronic conditions in members of the Australian population has been explored in a study.

Anesthetic gel could make mammograms more bearable: study

Applying some pain-relieving gel to the breasts before a mammogram could help in reducing breast pain - and encourage women to undergo the perocedure, suggests new research.

New guidelines for treating rheumatoid arthritis

Proven combinations of medicines and the introduction of new anti-arthritis drugs have significantly improved the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to guidelines issued by the American College of Rheumatology...

New Windshield An Improved Set Of Eyes

General Motors Corp. researchers are working on a windshield that combines lasers, infrared sensors and a camera to take what's happening on the road and enhance it, so aging drivers...

Head Trauma: Scientists Brainstorm Causes, Cures

New ways to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injury, which is easily overlooked.

South L.A. doctor charged in sexual-assaults case

Kevin Brown, who is the son of the premier of Bermuda, faces 19 felony counts and is being held on $4-million bail. ...

Well: Sunscreen Safety Is Called Into Question

Questions have been raised about some popular brands of sunscreen, but some experts say a new rating system is arbitrary.

Asthma Medications: Not a Clear Advantage

Contrary to popular belief, inhaled asthma drugs do not enhance the performance of athletes who do not have asthma.

Global Update: Taboos About Sex Hinder Efforts to Fight AIDS in Pakistan, Study Says

In Pakistan, more men than women are reported to be infected with the AIDS virus, but the country’s taboos about sex make it very difficult to address the epidemic.

Salmonella Strain in Jalapeños Is a Match

Federal officials have matched a bacterial strain found on jalapeños in a Texas plant with the strain responsible for the nation’s recent food-borne outbreak.

Cases: Slowing Down to Let the Moment Sink In

For a doctor, the first glimpse of death and a simple thank you are reminders to never forget.

Outbreak Of Plague In South Dakota Leads To Vaccines For Black-footed Ferrets

Endangered black-footed ferrets aren't exactly lining up to be stuck with a vaccine, but in an effort to help control an extensive outbreak of plague in South Dakota, some of...

Spanish cops smash 'most wanted' ETA cell

How Christian the lion became YouTube hit

Internet video of a lion joyously reuniting with the two men who raised him despite having been integrated into the Kenyan wild has made millions of eyes misty. But the...

Ont. to cover cost of insulin pumps for some diabetics

Ontario's health plan will soon cover the cost of insulin pumps for about 5,500 diabetics.

Teamwork Cuts Out Unnecessary Biopsies, Researchers Find

New research found that when nuclear medicine clinicians and treating physicians work together to interpret PET-CT scan results, the accuracy dramatically improves, sparing patients unnecessary pain and suffering.

Head And Neck Cancer: Quick Way To Determine If Cancer Has Spread

For patients with head and neck cancer, accurately determining how advanced the cancer is and detecting secondary cancers usually means undergoing numerous tests - until now. New research has found...

New Vaccine May Protect Against All Four Strains Of Dengue Virus

Researchers have developed a novel four-component vaccine that protects monkeys against all four strains of dengue virus and may potentially offer protection to the millions of humans at risk worldwide. 

Police: Baby killed when thrown from window

A newborn baby girl died after being thrown from a third-story window in the Polish capital, apparently by a drunken relative, police said Tuesday.

Feature: Drugs in your drinking water?

Consumers should not be drinking water from local wastewater treatment plants, according to Michael Angove.

Testing Multiple Medication Treatment of Depression

Hoping to answer a question raised by the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression study, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have designed the Combining Medication to Enhance Outcomes of Depression...

Minimally Invasive Treatment Improves Male Fertility

A minimally invasive treatment for a common cause of male infertility can significantly improve a couple's chances for pregnancy, according to a new study. The study also found that the...

New research links International Monetary Fund loans with higher death rates from tuberculosis

International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans were associated with a 16.6% rise in death rates from tuberculosis (TB) in the former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern European countries between 1992...

Suspects found asleep on stolen goods

Sick truckers causing fatal wrecks

The U.S. agency responsible for cracking down on unfit truckers acknowledges it hasn't completed any of eight recommendations proposed since 2001, despite hundreds of deaths.