Chronic Fatigue Rx Has Another Setback

An advisory panel to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not support Ampligen (rintatolimod) as safe and effective. The drug will not likely gain FDA approval at this time.

Vaccine for Late-Stage Cancer Fails

Vaccines are showing promise as medication therapy for patients with advanced-stage lung cancer. A new vaccine, however, recently failed to extend the lives of certain cancer patients.

Still Searching for Diabetes Screening

Growing rates of diabetes continue to be a huge public health problem. Screening and early treatment could help reduce this burden. Could diabetes screening also lower death rates?

The Top 5 Flu Shot Myths

Still on the fence about getting a flu shot? If you ask friends or family their advice, you're likely to get a wide range of opinions. What to do?

No Need to Overtest

Sure, if a woman has a high risk from family history and tests positive for a mutated gene, preventive measures are good. But excessive testing may be unnecessary for everyone else.

Some Mental Illness may Hinder Work

Depression may get in the way of a person’s ability to work. A recent study asked people with depression about their work history.

Why Is Rudolph’s Nose So Bright?

We sing about him at Christmas every year, but do you really know why Rudolph’s nose is so red? It turns out that reindeer have 25 percent more capillaries in their shnoz than humans.

Risks for Hip Replacement Do-Overs

A total hip replacement can reduce pain and bring back mobility. Still, the procedure has its complications, requiring some patients to go in for an additional surgery, called a revision.

Failing to Put a Name to the Pain

The first step to treating a disease is to properly diagnose that disease. Some diseases - such as fibromyalgia - are hard to diagnose, which may mean that people are living with a disease but do not know it.

10 Ways To Enjoy Holiday Eating During Cancer Treatment

Here are some great ideas for feeling your best during the holidays. It’s a happy holiday eating guide produced by the American Cancer Society. The key message is to take care of yourself and your stomach first.

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