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Cancer Survivors at Greater Risk of Melanoma

Cancer patients and survivors just can't get a break it seems. Now, they have another increased risk to live with, according to newly published research.

MS Drug Reaffirms Effectiveness in Clinical Trial

Gilenya , a FDA-approved multiple sclerosis drug, had positive results in a late-stage clinical trial. The results may help ease safety concerns about the drug.

Tailoring Treatment for Type 2

People with diabetes face the risk of a variety of health problems, especially heart-related problems. In fact, heart disease is the main cause of death among diabetes patients. So, how do patients avoid these risks?

Pfizer Reports Positive Results From Lyrica

Pfizer Inc. announced that a Phase 3 study for Lyrica (pregabalin) in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) met each of its three co-primary endpoints, showing significant benefit as compared with placebo and pramipexole .

Fewer Blood Transfusions Needed After Surgery

Blood transfusions during surgery are common, especially for elderly patients. Doctors say the problem is they may be too common.

Mirapex Helps Parkinson's Depression

Patients with Parkinson's Disease often suffer from depression. One drug that treats a number of Parkinson's physical symptoms may also help with some of the emotional complications of the disease.

Your "Muffin Top" Produces a Bigger Baby

Are you convinced that your muffin top isn't hurting anyone, so there's no need to lose it? Think again. A new study shows that packing on extra pounds is bad for your baby - even if you're not pregnant yet.

Asthma Medication Use During Pregnancy

Women can ease most of their fears when it comes to using asthma medication during pregnancy. A new study shows one type of asthma treatment did not increase the risk of most diseases in children.

How Far Would You Run For That Soda?

You're standing in front of a display of sodas at the convenience store. There's a sign in front of the sodas, telling you how far you'd have to run to burn it off.

A Biological Mark for Depression

Depression affects millions of people in the United States, and as soldiers overseas head back to their native shores, it rears its ugly head towards many of them as well.

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