Organizations issue joint guidelines for breast cancer survivors Most breast cancer survivors require routine mammograms and physical exams to check for new tumors, but they don't need additional imaging or lab tests unless symptoms suggest malignancies may have returned, according to new joint guidelines from two leading U.S. cancer groups.
Novartis heart failure medicine Entresto wins EU approval The European Commission has approved Novartis' Entresto drug for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, the Swiss drugmaker said on Tuesday.
Unprotected sex more common among young gay, bi men with detectable HIV New strategies to reduce risky sexual behaviors among young gay and bisexual men with human immunodeficiency virus may be needed to reduce new infections, according to a new study.
Stress and depression linked to stroke risk in diabetics People with diabetes are much more prone to depression and stress than other individuals, and these mental health problems in diabetics are tied to an increased risk of strokes and deaths from cardiovascular disease, a U.S. study suggests.
Holiday travel health risk: What is deep vein thrombosis? Q&A With Dr. Manny: I’m traveling for the holidays and heard there are some health risks that come from sitting for long periods of time. Should I be worried?
Risk of death nearly doubled for Vietnam veterans with PTSD Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study.
Those who suffer from severe PMS may face future health problems Women who suffer from moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to be at greater risk of having high blood pressure later in life, report researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Maternal mortality declining but still above goal Maternal mortality rates have dropped substantially over the past quarter century but still are not declining fast enough to meet ambitious international goals for eradicating deaths during childbirth, a recent study suggests.
Low-fat diets yield less long-term weight loss Low-fat diets, and diets that restrict one category of nutrients in general, do a poor job of reducing weight and keeping it off for a year or more, according to a new review of clinical trials.
Georgia family hopes son's first Christmas brings him a new heart A Georgia family is hoping this Christmas will bring their 5-month-old son a gift that he desperately needs: a new heart.
