New insight into cancer risk
Women with a "high risk" breast cancer gene may find out more about their chances by having other parts of their DNA checked, say researchers. bbc.co.uk |
Amgen recalls anemia drugs due to glass flakes
By LINDA A. JOHNSON 2010-09-24T20:36:10ZTRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Amgen Inc. is recalling some lots of its blockbuster Epogen and Procrit anemia treatments because the injected drugs may contain glass flakes that could cause blood clots, swelling of veins, immune system reactions and other problems.... hosted.ap.org |
CDC: More American adults hobbled by arthritis
By MIKE STOBBE 2010-10-07T17:18:16ZATLANTA (AP) -- A surprising jump in the number of Americans hobbled by arthritis may be due to obesity, health experts said Thursday.... hosted.ap.org |
Earlier hospice urged for terminal prostate cancer
Most American men who are dying of prostate cancer are slow to take advantage of the end-of-life services available through hospice care, new ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Alarms over radiation from thyroid cancer patients
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR 2010-10-20T19:11:15ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Reports of thyroid cancer patients setting off radiation alarms and contaminating hotel rooms are prompting the agency in charge of nuclear safety to consider tighter rules.... hosted.ap.org |