Health News

How Aspirin Might Affect Cancer Survival
Taking aspirin in low doses could help patients with cancer live longer, a new study found.
Pre-Workout Product Recalled
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall for its pre-workout product called Undisputed.
A New Job for Gilotrif
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Gilotrif (afatinib) to treat squamous cell lung cancer.
Elizabethkingia Anophelis Infections in the US
The CDC and several state health agencies are investigating a multistate outbreak of infections caused by a bacterium called Elizabethkingia anophelis .
Pembrolizumab Vs. Advanced Melanoma
Pembrolizumab may increase survival for patients with advanced melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to a new study.
Ebola Vaccine Shows Promise
In an early, phase I trial, researchers think they have found an Ebola vaccine combination that could offer at least partial protection.
No Heart Risk Found for Common Supplements
Calcium and vitamin D supplements may not pose a raised risk of heart problems, a new study found.
After Knee Replacement, Watch Your Hips
Patients who have total knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis may have a higher risk for hip fracture for years after their surgery, a new study found.
What You Need to Know About Warfarin
Patients may not know enough about warfarin, and that could lead to potentially dangerous consequences, a new study found.
An Update on Zika
Zika has been in the news since early 2016, but a lot has transpired since the virus first made headlines. Are you up to date on the latest news?