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Smallpox Vaccine Extends Life in Cancer Trial

A genetically engineered smallpox vaccine reduced the risk of death for patients with advanced liver cancer by nearly 60 percent in a mid-stage study, prompting the launch of a later-stage trial.

First-Time Fatherhood, Not Marriage, Can Tame Men, Says Study

Fatherhood can help change men’s bad habits, says a study.

Men addicted to alcohol, drugs and those involved in criminal acts can actually be tamed over time if they become fathers, a new study suggests.

Long Hours at Desk Job Can Cause Breast Cancer: How to Avoid it

At the American Institute of Cancer research (AICR) Annual Conference on Food, Nutrition and Physical activity, Washington experts presented a paper which shows the impact of physical activity on breast cancer. The paper suggests that a brisk walk can help reduce several key biological indicators of cancer risks such as sex hormone levels, inflammation and body fatness. The press release suggests that up to 40000 cases of breast cancer and 43000 cases of colon cancer in U.S are linked with lack ...

Singer Andy Williams Battling Cancer: Report

Legendary singer Andy Williams, who is best known for his hits Moon River and Can't Take My Eye Off You, has been diagnosed with bladder cancer.

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Johnson & Johnson Says Baby Shampoo is Safe

Johnson & Johnson, the U.S. healthcare giant, Thursday denied reports that its baby shampoo products contained cancer-causing chemicals.

DaVita third-quarter profit rises 13 percent

DaVita Inc , the biggest U.S. operator of dialysis clinics, said its third-quarter profit rose 13 percent, meeting Wall Street estimates, as treatment volumes increased.

Self-proclaimed Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones

'Phoenix Jones', Seattle Superhero, Loses Job Following Arrest

Phoenix Jones, the Seattle superhero, loses job following his arrest last month.

FDA to Test Pet Food for Salmonella, Targets Big Box Distributors Including PetSmart, Wal-Mart, Costco

In an effort to curb human exposure to Salmonella in pet foods, the FDA is collecting pet food samples for testing and analysis. The campaign focuses on food sold in big box distributors like PetSmart, PetCo, WalMart, Costco, Sam's Club, and Target, but also includes large grocery chains and pet food manufacturers.

Mississippi Governor 'Concerned' About Personhood Amendment, May Not Vote for Measure

On Monday, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour told multiple news outlets that while he is pro-life, he is concerned the state's proposed personhood amendment could have negative impacts on women's health. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Personhood USA implied the measure could go as far as prohibiting birth control pills.

Anti-Aging Gene Found In Fruit Fly Intestine

Anti-Aging Gene Elixir Found In Fruit Fly; Scientists Foresee Targeted Drug Remedies for Geriatric Diseases

Research into the eternal human aspiration to stay forever young continues to bring forth new meanings for and sources of the elusive fountain of youth. In yet another attempt, scientists have taken a cue from the ubiquitous Fruit Fly to satiate our hunger for evergreen youth.

AC Milan's Antonio Cassano celebrates after scoring against Viktoria Plzen in their Champions League Group H soccer match at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan

Antonio Cassano of AC Milan Out for Months, Needs Heart Surgery

AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano will be out for a few months and needs heart surgery after falling ill at the weekend, the Italian champions said on Wednesday.

Insurers Bear U.S. $72.5 Billion Yearly For Prescription Painkiller Overdoses: CDC

Prescription Painkiller Overdoses Cost Insurers $72.5 Billion Yearly: CDC

Nearly 15,000 people in the U.S. die from overdoses involving prescription painkillers annually. The new report by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that the trend has reached epidemic proportions but could be controlled. The extent of the damage is that non-medical use of prescription painkillers costs health insurers up to $72.5 billion annually in direct health care costs.

Opposite Conclusions on Chantix Safety Between FDA and Researchers

Researchers called Chantix, the smoking-cessation drug linked to psychotic and suicidal side effects, unsafe for patients Wednesday; just days after federal health officials in October deemed the drug safe.

Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo Still Contains Cancer-Causing Chemicals: Report

Johnson & Johnson is the target of new analysis from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, which released a second report detailing two cancer-causing chemicals found in Johnson & Johnson's popular baby shampoo.

Nurses Join “Occupy” Protests, Despite Above-Average Wages

Hospital association says strikes harm patients.

Thoratech Shares Drop on Outlook Cut

Shares of Thoratec Corp (THOR.O) fell 10 percent in pre-market trade Wednesday, a day after the cardiac device maker cut its full-year sales forecast, citing slower sales growth of its heart pumps in the United States in the second half of 2011.

A child receives polio drops at a polio booth in Bhopal

India Close to Wiping Out Polio, Officials Say

Health officials say there has not been a case of polio in India for nine months, the longest the country has ever been polio-free.

Conflict of Interest in USDA Nutrition Guidelines, Doctors Say

Focus should be on eating less, according to two nutrition experts.

Dr. Paul White reviews a document during the final stage of Dr. Conrad Murray's defense during his involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of singer Michael Jackson at the Los Angeles Superior Court

Michael Jackson's Doctor Conrad Murray Trial Day 20-21: Expert Acknowledges Murray has Broken Rules of Propofol Use

Defense witness Dr. Paul White acknowledged Dr. Conrad Murray has broken rules administering propofol use under cross-examination from prosecutor David Walgren on Monday, Oct. 31.

Megan Fox's Fuller Face Transformation: Weight Gain or Plastic Surgery? (Photos)

Megan Fox has transformed herself once again.

Face Detected in Testicular Tumor

Doctors who took an ultrasound of a man's testicles to find out what was causing him pain were surprised to find a face staring at them.

Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall to Have Prostate Cancer Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall will undergo surgery for prostate cancer next week after he was diagnosed in September. Hall is set to have the operation on Nov. 8.

Switch to Pills Could Save Hospitals Millions

Certain drugs are effective in cheaper pill form than as IVs, researchers said.

Crack Cocaine Federal Prison Time Reduced

Prison time for crack cocaine offenders has gone down.

Doctors separating conjoined twins in California

Surgeons in Northern California began a nine-hour operation on Tuesday to separate a pair of twin 2-year-old girls conjoined at the chest and abdomen.

A view of the Belgian headquarters of U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer

Pfizer Earnings Top Expectations on Lipitor Strength, Gains from Capsugel Sale

Pfizer Inc., the world's largest drug maker, reported third-quarter profit that topped analysts' expectations based on U.S. growth of their cholesterol block-buster drug Lipitor, favorable foreign exchange rates and increases in overseas sales.