February 10, 2012: HIV Severity, Treatment Unrelated to Kids' Mental Woes: Study
No evidence found to link antiretroviral therapy with severity of psychiatric symptoms

February 10, 2012: Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby
Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester

February 09, 2012: More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise: CDC
But majority of adults still not told to get active during office visit, report finds

February 09, 2012: New Therapy Might Help Relieve Painful Foot Condition
Preliminary study suggests it could work in hard-to-treat cases of plantar fasciitis

February 08, 2012: More Success With Gene Therapy for Blindness
Repeat treatment improves vision for three adults with rare eye disease

February 07, 2012: Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age
Research focused on estrogen-sensitive tumors; undertreatment might play a role, expert says

February 06, 2012: Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects: Analysis
Risk is very small, but doctors, patients should be made aware, investigators say

February 03, 2012: Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study found

February 01, 2012: Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat

January 27, 2012: Positive Reinforcement May Help Patients Take Their Meds
Upbeat thoughts plus education boosted adherence among blacks with high blood pressure, study found

January 23, 2012: Parents May Hold Key to Treating Kids' Obesity
Heart association identifies successful strategies for helping children to achieve weight loss

January 20, 2012: Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems: Review
Overall, lithium still 'treatment of choice' but docs urged to watch for and manage side effects

January 19, 2012: Poorer Folks May Find It Harder to Quit Smoking
Financial and social status seems to affect treatment success, study finds

January 18, 2012: Gossiping Might Be Good for You
Telling others when you see someone behaving badly makes you feel better, study suggests

January 18, 2012: 'The Pill' Can Help Ease Period Pain, Study Finds
Many doctors already prescribe oral contraceptives 'off-label' for this purpose, experts note

January 18, 2012: Experimental Drug Might Help Some a Bit With Colon Cancer
Drug extended survival by one month in those with advanced disease

January 17, 2012: Experimental Blood Thinner Given Before Surgery Shows Benefit
Cangrelor has potential to reduce clot risk with low bleeding problems in heart patients, study finds

January 13, 2012: Normal Pregnancies May Be Misdiagnosed as Ectopic
Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say

January 12, 2012: DNA Damage From Chemo May Help Spur Leukemia's Return
The treatment can achieve acute myeloid leukemia remission, but better options needed, experts say

January 10, 2012: Mixed News on Tough-to-Treat Lung Cancer
One drug made little difference, another showed promise in mice with genetic mutation

January 10, 2012: Alzheimer's Med Seems Ineffective in Those With Down Syndrome
Patients taking memantine had more serious adverse events than those given placebo

January 09, 2012: Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent First Heart Attack or Stroke? Not So Fast
Modest benefits might not outweigh bleeding risk, evidence review suggests

January 09, 2012: Short Delay in Treating Blood Pressure Safe for Diabetics: Study
But other experts disagree, saying the best solution to hypertension is prompt drug therapy

January 06, 2012: Mice Exposed to Smoke Helped by Blood Pressure Drug: Study
Research may hold hope for treating smoking-related lung diseases in humans

January 06, 2012: Diabetes Care Thwarted by Unstable Health Insurance: Study
Disease management requires continuous coverage for preventive screenings, experts say

December 30, 2011: U.S. Blacks More Likely to Die of Colon Cancer Than Whites: Study
This gap in survival is widest among those diagnosed with advanced disease, research shows

December 29, 2011: Is American Medicine Too Test Happy?
Overuse of diagnostic exams can harm patient health, inflate medical costs, some experts warn

December 28, 2011: Cases of Tamiflu-Resistant Flu Concern Experts
WHO researchers report H1N1 strain passing among people and proving immune to Tamiflu

December 27, 2011: The New Face of Pet Therapy
The practice, once limited to nursing homes, is aiding people, young and old, with a range of ills

December 23, 2011: Obesity Linked to Higher Esophageal Cancer Death Rates
Findings could lead to new treatment strategies for overweight patients, researchers say

December 20, 2011: Mindfulness Training May Help Arthritis Patients Cope
Small study found those who used it were less tired, stressed

December 19, 2011: 'Nerve Snip' Might Ease Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
Some people are more prone to stress-linked heart disorder, experts point out

December 15, 2011: Robotic Therapy May Help Some Stroke Survivors Walk
Certain patients' gait improved when the devices were used along with conventional rehab in study

December 08, 2011: CDC Issues New TB Treatment Guidelines
They're aimed at shortening, simplifying the regimen used to prevent active disease

December 08, 2011: Obesity Linked to Worse Outcomes With Early Breast Cancer
But tamoxifen showed protective effect for heavy women, researchers say

December 08, 2011: Avastin Boosted Survival for Type of Aggressive Breast Cancer: Study
Added to chemo treatment, the drug prolonged life an average of nearly 3 months, researchers say

December 02, 2011: Prozac Might Ease Repetitive Behaviors in Some Adults With Autism
Study found 50% saw benefit, while only 8% in placebo group did

November 30, 2011: Drug May Dampen Dangerous Side Effect of Stem Cell Transplants
Low doses of interleukin-2 eased most severe symptoms of graft-versus-host disease in cancer patients

November 28, 2011: Lengthy Hospital Transfers May Hamper Heart Attack Care
Recommended time is seldom met in switching patients to angioplasty or stent facility, study finds

November 22, 2011: Surgery May Boost Survival With Dangerous Heart Condition
Heart valve replacement is better than drugs alone for some endocarditis patients, researchers say

November 16, 2011: Side Effects May Spur Men to Drop Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
Weight gain, loss of sex drive common complaints, study finds

November 15, 2011: Whole-Body Vibration Doesn't Build Bone After All: Study
No benefit seen in high-risk postmenopausal women

November 15, 2011: Cholesterol Drug Shows Promise in Early Research
If proven, it could cut bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, but more study needed

November 15, 2011: Looking to Lose Weight? Get a 'Coach'
Studies find one-on-one contact, counseling help people shed more weight than going solo

November 14, 2011: Stem Cells Show Promise in Healing Damaged Hearts
3 studies show cells sourced from bone marrow or the heart itself may help after heart attack

November 08, 2011: Heart Stress Test Likelier When Doctor Owns Equipment: Study
But unnecessary procedures might have dropped with recent guidelines, expert said

November 08, 2011: New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Heart Disease
Experts outline recommendations for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

November 03, 2011: FDA OKs Heart Valve That Does Not Require Open-Heart Surgery
Experts believe the device will expand options for frailer, sicker patients

November 03, 2011: Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Extends Life in High-Risk Prostate Cancer
But, surgery might even improve survival more, expert says

November 01, 2011: 'Mini' Stem Cell Transplant May Help Seniors With Blood Cancer
One-third of study patients over 60 had improved overall 5-year survival, researchers report