Hot flash genes? Symptom linked to DNA variation The reason one woman gets hot flashes while another woman stays cool and comfortable through menopause may come down to differences between their genes, a new study finds.
For some, treatment doesn't clear the mental fog of sleep apnea Many sleep apnea patients may have impaired attention and decision-making ability, even if they are being treated with CPAP, a small study suggests.
Lilly's soft tissue sarcoma treatment gets US approval The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly and Co's treatment for adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS).
Roche's lung cancer drug wins US approval Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG's new immunotherapy, Tecentriq, won approval on Tuesday from U.S. health regulators as a second-line lung cancer treatment, a decision seen likely to erode Bristol-Myers Squibb's position in this hotly contested market.
Thailand considers Zika tests for all pregnant women Thailand is considering testing all pregnant women for Zika, the health ministry said on Monday, following confirmation last week of its first known cases of microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size, linked to the Zika virus.
Medicare subsidies may help more women stick with breast cancer drugs Women on Medicare who get subsidies to help defray the cost of drugs may be less likely to stop taking hormone therapy for breast cancer than those who don't get financial assistance, a U.S. study suggests.
Massachusetts woman delivers surprise baby boy On Sunday, Ileana Martinez went to the hospital for severe stomach cramps and, much to her surprise, left a new mom.
Cutting calories may dial back 'metabolic syndrome' in older adults For overweight and obese older men and women, adding calorie restriction to a resistance training schedule improves at least some metabolic markers, according to a new study.
US health officials create color-coded Zika zones in Florida U.S. health officials introduced a new color-coding system on Tuesday for Florida's Miami-Dade County to distinguish between areas of active transmission that present a significant risk of transmission and areas where there is a possible risk of being infected.
