Heart disease patients may have an added reason to skip even simple activities such as shoveling snow on chilly days. They appear to be at an added risk of suffering coronary events when the air is cold.

While previous studies have suggested that art therapy may improve schizophrenia, new research demonstrates no measurable mental functioning increase for schizophrenic patients.

In the United States, more than 600 patient organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, clinical centers, and companies have partnered to participate in the 5th Annual Rare Disease Day February 29, 2012. And on this day, dailyRx is taking a look at rare cancers known as neuroendocrine tumors, or NETs.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials have announced they will no longer recommend regular liver enzyme testing for patients taking one of several popular cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Lipitor (atorvastatin).

Inflammation is at the root of many common diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis. As such, it may be possible that certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs also can treat other inflammatory diseases.

Investigators have found a method for predicting the mortality risk among patients with inherited heart rhythm disorders. The finding is also expected to help doctors know when to screen and treat family members.

People who've had chemotherapy often complain of "chemobrain," that's characterized by poorer memory and slower thinking. A recently released study has found for some women who had a specific chemotherapy regimen, chemobrain is real and long lasting.

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are known to have difficulty communicating, especially in social situations. Soon researchers may learn how to communicate with them better through eye-tracking technology.