Nobody likes to get stuck with a needle, but maybe lasers beforehand might take away some of the sting
Drug Cuts Breast Cancer in High Risk Women By 50%
Women with a high risk for breast cancer can cut their chances of developing the disease by 53% with the drug anastrozole after five years during a study.
Drug-Resistant TB a ‘Ticking Bomb,’ Warns WHO
Half-a-million infected people threaten to spread the potent strand of tuberculosis further
Do, Re, Mi, Fa-get the Piano Lessons: Music May Not Make You Smarter
Music can soothe the soul and speed along creativity, but it won’t, according to researchers from Harvard, boost intelligence.
When It Comes to Flu Shots, the More Influenza Strains, the Better
Researchers conducted a test of the new four-strain influenza vaccine, available for the first time this year, to determine how well it protected against the flu in young children.
Even With Metastatic Breast Cancer, Some Patients Should Say No to Surgery and Radiation
When it comes to cancer, sometimes less is more.
FDA to Farmers: No More Antibiotics to Fatten Up Livestock
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking the first steps toward phasing out non-treatment-based uses of antibiotics in agriculture.
WHO Reports Success in Malaria Efforts, Despite Less Funding
Worldwide, the malaria mortality rate decreased by 45% between 2000 and 2012.
Is Katie Couric the Next Jenny McCarthy? Couric Responds
The TV-show host responds to criticism that she sensationalized concerns over the HPV vaccine
Study: Viagra May Relieve Women’s Cramps
The erectile dysfunction medication Viagra may ease cramps for women, according to a new study reported on by the Los Angeles Times.
The new research, published in the journal Human Reproduction, reports that the main ingredient in Viagra, called sildenafil citrate, can alleviate moderate to severe menstrual cramps in …
GM’s New Boss Is a Woman, but the CEO Gender Gap Is Still Gaping
Even as Mary Barra takes over America’s biggest car company, questions remain about whether progress has stalled for women at the top
Dr. Phil Startup Brings Check-Ups Online
The doctor will see you now … on your smartphone
11 Ways To Burn Calories With Holiday Cheer
It’s hard to stay trim during the holidays, what with all the sweet treats and hot chocolate. But don’t feel too sluggish. You can still get a workout going through your holiday preparations.