The first detailed study of U.S. children killed by swine flu found the outbreak differs from ordinary flu in at least one puzzling respect: It appears to be taking a higher toll on school-age youngsters than on babies and toddlers.
The first detailed study of U.S. children killed by swine flu found the outbreak differs from ordinary flu in at least one puzzling respect: It appears to be taking a higher toll on school-age youngsters than on babies and toddlers.
Novartis AG said on Thursday a single dose of its swine flu vaccine might protect against the virus, raising hopes that potentially tight supplies could go further when mass immunization starts this month.
BOSTON – Injections of an enzyme that breaks up collagen can unlock permanently curled fingers for people with a common disabling condition known as Dupuytren’s contracture, US researchers said on Wednesday.
Swiss drugmaker Novartis said Thursday one of its swine flu vaccines may work with just one dose, rather than two as previously expected, a finding that could potentially boost global supplies.
WASHINGTON – Scientists working on a promising lead in the battle against skin cancer received a boost, when a study showed their technique had some success in first-phase clinical trials.
NEW YORK – Men who put on a significant number of pounds after their 20s face a higher risk of prostate cancer than those who remain close to their youthful weight—but the effects vary by race, a new study indicates.
People newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes often resist taking insulin because they fear gaining weight, developing low blood sugar, and seeing their quality of life decline.
BARCELONA, Spain – A two-in-one heart device to fix irregular beats and contraction patterns cut patients’ chances of developing heart failure by 41 percent, new research says.
Where you live matters when it comes to children’s waistlines, says a report that finds lots of options localities could and should use to fight child obesity — from easy bike paths, to luring healthier stores, to taxes on junk food.
Nearly 40 percent of all breast cancer cases in the United States could be prevented if women kept a healthy weight, drank less alcohol, exercised more and breastfed their babies, according to a report published on Tuesday.