Longevity - Page 127

October 23, 2015

Nuclear plants don't raise child leukemia risk, large study finds

Despite fears to the contrary, children who live near nuclear power plants have no greater risk of developing leukaemia or a type of cancer known as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a large British study published on Friday.

October 23, 2015

Animals could become human organ donors some day, researchers claim

Advances in transplant technology could pave the way for the use of animal organs in people some day which could help solve the problem of the donor organ shortage, researchers say

October 23, 2015

Do secondhand smoke laws prevent heart attacks?

Heart attacks dropped by one-third in one county in Minnesota after two smoke-free workplace ordinances went into place, a new study shows

October 23, 2015

Quest Diagnostics to offer genetic test for breast cancer risk

Quest Diagnostics Inc on Tuesday became the largest U.S. company to start offering gene-based tests for inherited forms of breast cancer since the U.S. Supreme Court ended Myriad Genetics Inc's monopoly on the tests for specific gene mutations.

October 23, 2015

Study: Men get grumpy at age 70

If you're a male who's approaching 50, good news: A recent study found that 80% of the 1,315 men surveyed found that life improved around 50, as opposed to the 20% who said life didn't get easier until retirement age.

October 23, 2015

Cancer drugs proving worth earlier in testing

It typically has taken a decade and $1 billion to bring a new treatment to market. But in the last two years a handful of cancer drugs - including Onyx Pharmaceutical Inc's Kyprolis for multiple myeloma, Roche's Zelboraf for melanoma, and Pfizer's Xalkori - were approved in about half that time because of improved genetic screening, more definitive Phase I trials and the dire need for new, effective treatments

October 23, 2015

How to help a sick friend who is recovering at home

Going home from the hospital is an emotional relief for a patient, as well as his or her friends and family. But that doesn't mean the need for support is over.  If you have a sick friend who has been recently released from the hospital, here are some ways to help out - depending on the help he or she needs

October 23, 2015

Nevada has higher cancer rates than neighboring states

Nevadans are more likely than residents of three neighboring states to contract and die of cancer, according to a study

October 23, 2015

Man dies after 8 hours in ER waiting room

Jon Verrier came into the emergency room at St. Barnabas Hospital complaining of a rash. Eight hours later he was found "stiff, blue, and cold" in a waiting room chair, having died unnoticed several hours earlier.

October 23, 2015

Are you destined to become your mother?

You would be happy to inherit your mom's wit, but not her health problems. Learn which genetic risks you face and how to protect your health.