November 20, 2014 Heat Delivery Device Shows Positive Results A new heat delivery system targets cancer by using therapeutic heat combined with chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers said it may increase survival in patients with pancreatic cancer
November 20, 2014 U.K. Mulls Organ Donations for Free Funerals Plan British people who donate their organs could have their funerals paid for by the country's health service to encourage more people to sign up, under a new proposal from a leading medical ethics group
November 20, 2014 Weight Loss Surgery Lowers Heart Risks Bariatric surgery appears to lower patients' risks for heart disease. Based on three studies, the 10-year risk of suffering a heart attack dropped from more than six percent before the procedure to less than four afterwards
November 20, 2014 More Lettuce Recalled on Listeria Threat Pittsburgh's Giant Eagle Inc. is recalling packaged iceberg lettuce because of the potential threat of listeria contamination, according to a company statement
November 20, 2014 FDA: Cook Stent Keeps Leg Arteries Open Medical device reviewers said a Cook Medical stent coated with a common cancer-fighting drug was safe and effective for treating clogged arteries in the thighs
November 20, 2014 Crossing Legs Can Predict Better Stroke Recovery People who are able to cross their legs within 15 days of having a severe stroke appear to have better outcomes
November 20, 2014 Kroger Recalls Ice Cream With Unlisted Peanuts Kroger is recalling ice cream sold in 10 states because it may contain peanuts not mentioned on the label. The grocery store operator said people with peanut allergies could have a serious or even life-threatening reaction if they eat the Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks ice cream
November 20, 2014 Environmental Group Accuses Disneyland of Unsafe Lead Levels An environmental group will seek a court injunction Tuesday to require Disneyland to cover or post health warnings about windows, rail chains, door knobs and drinking water fountains the group claims could expose children to unsafe lead levels
November 20, 2014 Company Launches Safer Test for Down Syndrome Genetic analysis products maker Sequenom Inc , which had a troubled past related to mishandling of clinical data, launched a prenatal test for Down Syndrome that can eliminate the need for risky, invasive procedures
November 20, 2014 FDA: Brewer's Yeast Tablets Recalled Due to Milk Allergen Issue A dietary supplement sold throughout the United States may pose a risk to consumers with milk allergies, federal officials said on Thursday in announcing a recall of the product
