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If Goldilocks Had a Baby

By the time a mother's due date nears, she's often more than ready to meet her child and lose the big tummy. But an extra week or two at term may be a good thing.

FDA Approves Perjeta for Neoadjuvant Breast Cancer Treatment

The US Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Perjeta (pertuzumab) as part of a complete treatment regimen for patients with early stage breast cancer before surgery (neoadjuvant setting).

Adding Rx to Improve Blood Sugar

Many people with type 2 diabetes have to take long-acting insulin to keep blood sugar stable around the clock. Adding the medication linagliptin to the mix may improve results.

FDA Expands Use of Breast Cancer Rx

For the first time in its history, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a medication for the pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) treatment of early-stage (I, II) breast cancer.

Maintaining Sexual Health After Menopause

A woman's body undergoes a wide range of changes when she begins menopause. Without treatment, some of these changes may influence her quality of life.

Column A or Column B for Sleep Apnea?

For those who have obstructive sleep apnea, a standard and successful treatment is already available. But some individuals may want to seek out other options.

Finding the Right Time for Vaccination

One thing that seems to be important for many people when choosing to get vaccinated is convenience, according to a new study.

Risks and Benefits of Sharing a Bed

One of the challenges of having a newborn is getting up throughout the night for feedings. Some women who breastfeed may choose to sleep alongside their baby in the same bed.

The Early Baby Doesn't Always Get the Worm

For different reasons, preemies are known to face greater challenges than other children as they grow up. The closer to full term a child's birth is, the greater the likelihood is of good health.

When First Graders Know Marlboro

It was only a few decades ago that kids could recognize Joe Camel as easily as they recognized Mickey Mouse. Young children's ability to recognize cigarette brands appears to be global.

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