The study found that more than a third of accidental exposures to peanuts or peanut products happen at home and that exposure to peanut products is often mishandled.
A routinely used vaccine appears to reduce the risk of the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and researchers now know why it does.
A couple from Georgia was charged with murder after their 10-week old infant died of water intoxication after they diluted breast milk and water. They were arrested on Wednesday, a month after they brought their daughter to the hospital.
A 12-week treatment with Sovaldi can cure a hepatitis C infection. In developed countries, Sovaldi can cost as much as $84,000 per treatment, or about $1,000 per pill.
The American College of Physicians looked at many screening guidelines to create what it called “high-value screening” advice for five types of cancer.
Two large and important studies have found more evidence that deposits, called plaques, of a substance called amyloid can help predict who will develop Alzheimer’s disease and, someday, diagnose the condition.
Botox also has use in treating medical conditions, including bladder problems. Three separate studies evaluated how well Botox works at helping people with overactive bladder problems.
Four cancer charities have been charged with misusing many of the millions they received in donations. Some of the money raised was used for trips, cars, cruises, and gym memberships.
Metabolic syndrome affects about one in every three adults in the United States and is a predictor for serious illness from cardiovascular disease. Why is a condition that is so serious so little known?
At least 10 people have already died from dehydration and starvation as hundreds of migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar remained in sailing boats in Andaman Sea. This migration is currently considered as one of the major humanitarian crises facing Asia.
A teenager was forced to stay awake for one week to prevent a worm-like parasite to burrow further in her eyeball. This was a decision made by her doctors to halt the worm from eating her cornea and making her blind.
