In the August 22 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, August 15), "Lung Cancer: Who's at Risk?" Newsweek reports how Peter Jennings' death and the revelation of Dana Reeve's lung cancer diagnosis is broadening ...   more »

British study results point to a possible treatment for those suffering with peanut allergies.


CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (FEBRUARY 20, 2009) ITN -
Children with severe peanut allergies given small daily doses of
peanut flour ...   more »

The U.S. Government should stop putting forward politicians and economists
to explain the recession to Americans, and replace them with a team of mental
health professionals on a national scale. So says a leading New ...   more »

STANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered that a commonly available non-addictive drug can prevent symptoms of withdrawal from opioids with little likelihood of serious side effects. The drug, ondansetron, which ...   more »

Raising Awareness Of Fibromyalgia, A Misunderstood And Underdiagnosed Condition

CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Months of constant pain, restless sleep and being drained of energy will make anyone seek help. Yet after the doctor has prescribed three different ...   more »

The United States shifts its stance to call for a legally-binding global treaty to phase out deadly mercury use and the U.N environmental head warns
food shortages could worsen if countries do not adopt environmentally ...   more »

Simple Explanation About Celiac Disease
Author: Jack L Bloom

Celiac disease is referred to as the inability of the body to
process gluten. Also called gluten sensitivity enteropathy,
celiac disease is characterized by stimulation of ...   more »

Brazil presents the first lot of the locally produced generic version of
Efavirenz, one of 17 drugs in the cocktail used by HIV patients.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (FEBRUARY 16, 2009) REUTERS -
Brazil presented ...   more »