FDA Approves a New Flu Medication
This year, for the first time in two decades, health care providers will have a new drug to prescribe to patients sick with influenza. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xofluza in October.
'One-Stop' Blood Test for Cancer Shows Early Promise
In an early step toward "one-stop" screening for cancer, researchers report they've developed a blood test that can detect eight types of the disease.
Feeling Sexually Harassed? You're Not Alone
Before the #MeToo movement and the fall of numerous powerful men accused of sexual harassment, researchers surveyed thousands of women and found the problem to be widespread.
Even Light Drinking May Raise Your Cancer Risk
Maybe you should skip that glass of wine tonight, because even light drinking increases your risk of cancer, warns a new statement from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Who's Likely to Fall for Fake News?
Folks who rely on their "gut feelings" to form opinions are more likely to believe fake news than others, researchers report.
Harvey's Wrath Still Poses Risks to Children
Safety measures must be a priority for children returning to Houston and other communities affected by flooding from Hurricane Harvey, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Harvey's Floodwaters Harbor Many Health Hazards
Texans trapped in the unprecedented flooding wrought by Hurricane Harvey now face untold health hazards, officials say.
Medical Reality Catches Up to Science Fiction
Average folks may one day be able to use a Star Trek-inspired home medical device to diagnose a dozen different ailments and track five major vital signs, all without needing to draw blood or visit a doctor's office.
Senate Says No to 'Skinny' Obamacare Repeal Bill
In a dramatic overnight showdown, the U.S. Senate early Friday morning rejected by one vote a highly contentious "skinny" repeal bill that would have gutted key elements of the Affordable Care Act.
Is This Why You Overeat?
People whose brains are wired to produce a more muted response to food may ultimately compensate by eating more.
New Health Care Bill Clears House Committees
Two key House panels on Thursday cleared the Republicans' plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, amid growing backlash from consumer and medical groups that oppose the GOP plan.
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