AP Health
Scientists map the domino effect of gene changes that trigger lethal brain, pancreatic cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Scientists have mapped the cascade of genetic changes that turn normal cells in the brain and pancreas into two of the most lethal cancers. The result points to a new approach for fighting tumors and maybe even catching them sooner. Genes blamed for one person's brain tumor were different from the culprits for the next patient, making the puzzle of cancer genetics even more complicated.
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FDA warns that 4 drugs for rheumatoid arthritis raise risk of serious fungal infections
September 04, 2008
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New breast imaging spots cancer in dense breasts; better than mammogram, cheaper than MRI
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Yet another study aims to debunk lingering fear of link between measles vaccine and autism
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Study: Women who smoke have heart attacks about several years earlier than non-smoking women
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Heart defibrillator shock can signal more trouble, but device doesn't harm quality of life
September 03, 2008
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Study: No proof Vytorin linked to cancer; other doctors warn it should be used carefully
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Exercise gives memory-challenged adults modest boost on brain tests in first study of its kind
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Teen suicides dip, but rate remains high; experts cite declining antidepressant use
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After controversy over Lipitor endorser, Pfizer starts new ads with heart attack survivor
September 02, 2008
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Similar sounding drug names can lead to deadly medical mistakes
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Study says bypass surgery for heart patients better than stents in the long term
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Study says bypass surgery for heart patients better than stents in the long term
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Kids born to dads over 40 may run increased risk of having bipolar disorder, study says
September 01, 2008
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Scientists measure ebb and flow of Alzheimer's-linked substance inside injured brains
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Federal study says almost 12 percent of American Indian, Alaska Native deaths due to alcohol
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Investigators say largest foodborne illness outbreak in a decade over, source still unclear
August 28, 2008
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Health officials: New HIV infections in NYC are 3 times national rate
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Company has little interest in pushing cheaper drug for treating eye disease
August 27, 2008
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Study suggests hard-to-find infections more common in premature birth than previously thought
August 26, 2008
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Conjoined twins separated in San Antonio
June 10, 2008
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Ill. High Court Considers Pharmacy Rules
March 18, 2008
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Bird Flu Continues March 4 Years Later
February 01, 2008
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Study Connects Pill to Artery Buildups
November 07, 2007
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Study: Statin Helps Prevent Heart Attack
October 11, 2007
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Recent Winners of Nobel in Medicine
October 08, 2007
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Mo. Prescription Drug Program Unused
August 08, 2007
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Albuquerque Named America's Fittest City
February 09, 2007
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Cancer Risks Detailed for Arthritis Drugs
May 16, 2006
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Columbia Orders Training on Child Research
February 23, 2006
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Theory: Mad Cow May Have Come From Humans
September 01, 2005
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AP: Merck Tried to Alter Vioxx in 2000
June 23, 2005
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Summary: New Study Shows Crestor's Risks
May 23, 2005
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Terri Schiavo Family Wants Info on Ashes
May 09, 2005
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Efforts to Keep Livestock Probes Quiet
March 03, 2005
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Foreign-Made Flu Vaccines Heading to U.S.
December 07, 2004
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FDA Advisers Vote Against Female Sex Drug
December 03, 2004
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Summary: FDA to Decide on Female Sex Drug
December 02, 2004
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Justice's Cancer Treatment May Be Critical
November 02, 2004
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Dates for Nobel Prize Announcements
October 05, 2004
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List of Nations Banning U.S. Beef
December 29, 2003
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World's Biggest Importers Ban U.S. Beef
December 24, 2003
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NASA moves space shuttle to launch pad for Hubble Telescope mission; storms stall work
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Asian soot, smog may boost global warming in US by 3 degrees in 50 years, new report says
September 04, 2008
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Conservation groups and government reach deal on Kootenai River sturgeon
