The addition of an immune system-strengthening compound to radiation therapy can extend the radiation therapy-induced…
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New cancer drugs could treat lethal resistant prostate cancers
Men with aggressive prostate cancer that has stopped responding to conventional treatment could potentially benefit…
Failure to publish trial results exposes patients to risks without providing benefits
Although the publication of results of clinical trials carried out in the USA within 12…
Is breast conserving therapy or mastectomy better for early breast cancer?
Young women with early breast cancer face a difficult choice about whether to opt for…
Diluted apple juice, preferred fluids for treating mild gastroenteritis in kids
Children with mild gastroenteritis and minimal dehydration experienced fewer treatment failures such as IV rehydration…
Breast milk linked to significant early brain growth in preemies
Feeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the first month of life appears to spur…
Inadequate financial savings tied to increased childhood health risks
The connection between a family’s income and childhood health has been well-established, with lower income…
One-third of autistic children likely to wander, disappear
More than one-third of children with autism spectrum disorders have wandered away from a safe…
Concerns raised with products marketed as ‘first finger foods’
New research found many products marketed as ‘first finger foods’ for babies failed to meet…
Teen tobacco users commonly report light smoking
New research reveals new details about teen smoking. Most young smokers report that they don’t…