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1 in 4 Breast Cancer Diagnoses May Spur PTSD10 Years of Tamoxifen Better Than 5: Study
18 Million U.S. Cancer Survivors Expected by 2022: Report
1st OTC Drug Approved for Women With Overactive Bladder
2 New Weight-Loss Drugs Won't Reverse U.S. Obesity Crisis
3-D Mammograms Might Be Safer, More Accurate, Early Study Shows
Abraxane Approved to Treat Advanced Lung Cancer
Acupuncture Might Ease Fatigue Linked to Breast Cancer
Afinitor Disperz Approved for Rare Tumor
After Chest Radiation, Girls at Greater Risk for Early Breast Cancer: Study
Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths: Study
Another New Weight-Loss Drug Approved
Approval Expanded for Sapien Artificial Heart Valve
Are Pricey Computer-Aided Mammograms Worth It?
Aubagio Approved for Multiple Sclerosis
Avastin Won't Extend Breast Cancer Survival: Study
Bacteria Found in Other Products From Firm Tied to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
Battery-Operated Skin Patch Offers New Option for Migraine Sufferers
Before Deciding on Breast Implants, Consider FDA Precautions
'Believing' Propels Cancer Survivors to Exercise, Study Finds
Beware Fake Flu Treatments, FDA Warns
Beware of the Potato Salad: Preventing Foodborne Illness in Summer
Birth Control That Uses Combined Hormones Raises Heart Risk: Study
Black Breast Cancer Patients May Have Higher Death Risk in First 3 Years
Black Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Heart Failure Risk: Study
Black Women More Likely to Die From Breast Cancer: Report
Blood Test May Help Define Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women
Blood Test May Spot Serious Health Risks in Women
Blood Test Might Spot High-Risk Breast Cancer Genes
Blood Tests Might Help Guide Breast Cancer Care
Body Fat May Affect Death Risk Among Breast Cancer Patients
Bosulif Approved for Rare Leukemia
Botox Approved for Overactive Bladder
Botox Injections: Option for Urge Incontinence?
BPA in Food Packaging Tied to Child Obesity: Study
Breast Cancer Charity Overstates Value of Mammograms: Researchers
Breast Cancer Death Rates Higher for Black Women: Study
Breast Cancer Drug Duo Wins Out in Study
Breast Cancer Drug Linked to Sexual Problems in Older Women
Breast Cancer Drug May Harm the Heart More Than Thought
Breast Cancer Gene May Be Tied to Early Menopause
Breast Cancer Gene Tests Won't Help Most Women: Report
Breast Cancer Radiation Has Long-Term Heart Effects: Study
Breast Cancer Research Needs More Focus on Environment: Report
Breast Cancer Survival Varies by Race, Ethnicity, Study Shows
Breast MRI Best at Tracking Response to Chemo: Study
Breast Reconstruction Using Women's Own Tissue Appears Safe: Study
Breast-Feeding Might Cut Risk for Tough-to-Treat Breast Cancer: Study
Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule Out Certain Cancer Screenings: Study
Buy Breast Pumps With Caution, FDA Says
Cancer Costs Billions Yearly in U.S. Worker Productivity: Study
Cancer Overtakes Heart Disease as Top Cause of Death Among U.S. Hispanics
Cancer Portrayed Too Grimly in Movies, Study Suggests
Cancer Rates Dropping Among Black Americans
Cancer Rates Vary Widely by State, Race: CDC Report
Cancer Survivors Prefer to Stay With Cancer Doctors: Study
Cancer-Related Fatigue Often Overlooked, Study Finds
Cases Linked to Fungal Meningitis Now Number 328
CDC: Meningitis Infections Now Total 185 in 12 States
'Chemo Brain' After Breast Cancer Backed by Study
'Chemo Brain' May Occur Before Treatment Even Starts
Chemo May Extend Survival After Breast Cancer's Return
China's Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health
Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
Cometriq Approved for Rare Thyroid Cancer
Company With Links to Meningitis-Linked Pharmacy Recalls All Products
Competitive Sports May Boost Heart Function After Breast Cancer
Compounding Pharmacists Oppose Greater U.S. Oversight
Congress to Open Hearings Into Steroid/Meningitis Outbreak
Costly Breast Cancer Screenings May Not Help Seniors: Study
Daily Aspirin May Help Fight Prostate Cancer, But Not Breast Cancer
Death Toll From Meningitis Outbreak Now Stands at 7, CDC Says
Dense Breasts Not Linked to Cancer Deaths
Despite FDA Warning, Sports Supplements Still Available Online: Study
Diabetes Drug Metformin May Cut Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women
Diclegis Approved for Morning Sickness
Dieting May Lower Hormone Levels Tied to Breast Cancer
DNA Test Shows Promise in Guiding Advanced Breast Cancer Care
Doctors Biased Against Drug Company Research, Study Finds
Doctors Warn About High Levels of Caffeine in Some Energy Drinks
Does More Dental Plaque Mean Higher Chances of Dying From Cancer?
Dotarem Approved for Nervous System MRIs
Doubling Up on Cold, Flu Remedies May Harm Liver
Drug Approved for Inherited Blood Disorder
Drug Company Reps Don't Tell Docs Enough About Side Effects: Survey
Drug OK'd for Deadly Genetic Condition Tied to Cholesterol
Drug-Eluting Stent Approved for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Drugs Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk for Some, Task Force Finds
Eating Meat May Raise Breast Cancer Risk in Whites: Study
Eliquis Approved for People With Heart Rhythm Disorder
Estrogen Level in Pregnancy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters
Even Moderate Exercise Might Cut Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Excess Pounds Raise Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence, Death: Study
Exercise May Boost Survival in Breast, Colon Cancer Patients
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Certain Breast Cancers
Face-Down Position May Be Safer During Radiation for Breast Cancer: Study
False-Positive Mammograms Can Trigger Long-Term Distress
FDA Agents Visit Mass. Company Linked to Meningitis Outbreak
FDA Approves 1st in New Class of Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
FDA Approves 1st Skin Patch to Combat Migraines
FDA Approves 2nd New Weight-Loss Drug
FDA Approves 3 New Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
FDA Approves 'Abuse-Deterrent' Label for New Oxycontin
FDA Approves 'Bionic Eye' to Help Against Rare Vision Disorder
FDA Approves Combo Shot for Meningitis, Hib in Kids
FDA Approves Drug for Older Women Experiencing Painful Sex
FDA Approves First At-Home HIV Test
FDA Approves First New Weight-Loss Drug in More Than a Decade
FDA Approves Flu Vaccine for Coming Season
FDA Approves Generic Versions of Actos
FDA Approves 'Morning-After' Pill Without a Prescription
FDA Approves New Multiple Sclerosis Drug
FDA Approves New Once-a-Day HIV Pill
FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine
FDA Bans BPA From Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
FDA Campaign Aims to Make Online Drug Purchases Safer
FDA Cites Possible Source of Cantaloupe-Salmonella Outbreak
FDA Clears First Weight-Loss Pill in 13 Years
FDA Gives Nod to Botox to Treat Overactive Bladder
FDA Gives Nod to First Drug for Diabetic Eye Disease
FDA Gives Nod to Longer Use of Nicotine Patch, Gum
FDA Gives Nod to New Breast Cancer Drug
FDA Issues Another Warning on Fake Version of Cancer Drug Avastin
FDA Issues Multiple Sclerosis Drug Alert
FDA Issues Warning for Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
FDA Issues Warning on Controversial MS Treatment
FDA OKs Drug for Advanced Prostate Cancer
FDA OKs Expanded Use of Prostate Cancer Drug
FDA OKs First Ultrasound Imaging System for Dense Breasts
FDA Panel Considers 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
FDA Panel Gives Blessing to New Weight-Loss Drug
FDA Panel Recommends Against 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
FDA Panel Votes for Tougher Curbs on Vicodin, Other Painkillers
FDA Panel Weighs Tougher Restrictions on Some Prescription Painkillers
FDA Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Food Safety
FDA Proposes Tighter Regulation of Public Defibrillators
FDA Pulls One Generic Form of Wellbutrin Off the Market
FDA Renews Heart-Risk Warning for Antibiotic
FDA to Collaborate on Development of Medical Devices
FDA Urges Studies on Safer Formulations of Narcotic Painkillers
FDA Wants to Relax Approval Process for Alzheimer's Drugs
FDA Warns Against Sale of Sports Supplements in U.S.
FDA Warns Against Use of Diarrhea Drug From El Salvador
FDA Warns of Fake Version of ADHD Drug Adderall
FDA, States Weigh Pharmacy Regulation in Wake of Meningitis Outbreak
FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
FDA: More Tainted Products at Firm Tied to Meningitis Outbreak
Few Doctors Discuss Exercise With Cancer Patients: Study
Few Patients Should Get Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants, FDA Panel Says
First Drug Approved to Lower Risk of Acquiring HIV
First Generic Version of Cancer Drug Doxil Approved
First Generic Versions of Singulair Approved
First Over-the-Counter HIV Test Approved
First Ultrasound to Spot Cancer in Dense Breasts Approved
Fitness May Boost Survival for Women With Breast Cancer
Flu Drug Tamiflu OK for Babies Under 1: FDA
Flu Season's Vaccine Approved
Flublok Approved to Prevent Seasonal Flu
For Aggressive Breast Cancer, Chemo May Work Better in the Young
For Early Cancer, Lumpectomy Beats Mastectomy for Survival: Study
For Older Women, Mammograms Every 2 Years Found as Good as Annual Test
For Older Women, Missed Mammograms Tied to Worse Breast Cancer Outcomes
Fulyzaq Approved for Diarrhea in People With HIV/AIDS
Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 28 Dead, 363 Sickened
Fycompa Approved for Epileptic Seizures
Gattex Approved for Short Bowel Syndrome
Gene Study Yields New Clues to Breast Cancer
Generic Versions of Blood-Thinning Plavix Approved
Genes Linked to Effectiveness of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
Genetics May Be Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Unexpected Ways
Ginseng Capsules Seem to Ease Cancer-Related Fatigue
Glaucoma Stent Approved
Gleevec's Latest Approval is for Pediatric Cancer
'Greenish-Black' Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
'Greenish-Black' Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2012
Health Tip: Exercise for People Who Have Had Breast Cancer
Health Tip: When Children Develop Hearing Loss
Healthy Eating Tips for Holiday Parties
HeartWare Device Approved for Heart Transplant Hopefuls
Hemorrhoids Are Common, Preventable and Treatable
Herceptin May Carry Higher Heart Risks for Women Than Thought
Higher Fruit, Veggie Intake Tied to Lower Risk of a Tough-to-Treat Breast Cancer
High-Fat Dairy Foods Linked to Worse Survival After Breast Cancer
Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Safe or Not?
HPV Vaccine Found Safe in Large Study
HRT Update: Therapy May Reduce Fractures, Boost Some Risks
Human Gene Patent Case Goes to Supreme Court
Humira's Approval Widened to Include Ulcerative Colitis
Iclusig Approved for Rare Leukemias
Implants May Delay Breast Cancer Detection, Raise Death Risk
Inconsistency Seen in Safety Labeling for Generic Drugs
Inhaler Approved for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Jetrea Approved to Treat Eye Condition
Judge: Make Morning-After Pill Available to All Females
Just How Severe Is This Flu Season?
Just-Approved Flu Vaccine Uses Newer Production Method
Kcentra Approved to Stop Severe Bleeding in Heart Patients
Kyprolis Approved for Multiple Myeloma
Latest Meningitis Outbreak Toll: 20 Deaths and 257 Infections, CDC Says
Least Aggressive Breast Cancer Still Poses Long-Term Risk, Study Finds
Lucentis Approved for Diabetic Macular Edema
Lymphoseek Approved to Help Locate Lymph Nodes
Major Medical Groups Back Sweeteners as Diet Aid
Mammo Rates Unchanged Despite Controversial Guidelines
Mammograms Beat Thermography for Breast Cancer Detection: Study
Mammograms Can Measure How Breast Cancer Drug Is Working: Study
Mammograms Do Not Prevent Advanced Breast Cancer, Study Suggests
Mammograms Every Other Year OK for Women Over 50: Study
Mammograms Have 'Limited or No Effect' on Breast Cancer Deaths: Study
Mammography's Benefits Outweigh Harms for Older Women: Study
Many Americans Back Nicotine Restrictions in Cigarettes: Survey
Many Breast Cancer Patients in Their 40s Aren't 'High-Risk': Study
Many Primary Care Docs Don't Know Long-Term Effects of Chemo: Survey
Many Suffer Chronic Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery, Study Finds
Marijuana Extract May Not Relieve MS Spasms: Review
Marqibo Approved for Rare Leukemia
Mass. Launches Criminal Probe of Firm Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: Report
Mass. Launches Criminal Probe of Firm Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: Report
Medical Marijuana: Voodoo or Legitimate Therapeutic Choice?
Medicare Spending Not Linked to Longer Cancer Survival
Menhibrix Approved to Prevent Bacterial Infections in Youngsters
Meningitis Outbreak Not Over Yet: Experts
Meningitis Outbreak Throws Spotlight on 'Compounding' Pharmacies
Meningitis Outbreak Tied to 15 Deaths, 205 Cases: CDC
Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 21 Dead, 271 Sickened: CDC
Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 23 Dead, 284 Sickened: CDC
Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 23 Dead, 297 Sickened: CDC
Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 33 Dead, 480 Sickened, CDC Says
Meningitis Toll Now 11 Dead, 119 Sick: CDC
Meningitis Toll Now 12 Dead, 137 Sick: CDC
Meningitis Toll Now 14 Dead, 170 Sick: CDC
Meningitis/Steroid Toll Now 34 Dead
Menopause-Like Woes Hinder Breast Cancer Treatment: Study
Men's Breast Cancer Often More Deadly, Study Suggests
'Micro-Stents' May Hold Potential to Treat Glaucoma
Might Smallpox Virus Help Fight a Lethal Breast Cancer?
Millions of Healthy Years of Life Lost to Cancer Worldwide
Moderate Drinking May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival: Study
More Cancers May Be Missed Under Latest Mammogram Guidelines
More Drugs Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
More Drugs Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
More Evidence Shows Hormone Therapy May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
More Evidence That Smoking Raises Breast Cancer Risk
More Genetic Insights Into 3 Types of Cancer
More Younger Women Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer: Study
Most Women Who Choose Double Mastectomy Don't Need To, Study Shows
Myelodysplastic Syndrome Linked to Abnormal Stem Cells
Myrbetriq Approved for Overactive Bladder
Nearly 14 Million Cancer Survivors in U.S.: Report
New Analysis Says Evidence Lacking for HRT-Breast Cancer Link
New Clues to How Exercise May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
New Defibrillator Implanted Just Under the Skin
New Device May Reduce Repeat Breast Cancer Surgeries
New DNA-Based Blood Test May Spot Signs of Cancer
New Drug Approved for Colonoscopy Preparation
New Drug Approved for Irritable Bowel, Chronic Constipation
New Drug Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
New Drug Might Help Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome
New Drug Regimens May Slow Advanced Breast Cancer
New Pill Might Relieve Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
New Test Helps Evaluate Cancer Drug's Merit
New Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise in Trial
Newer Bone Drug Better for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients: Study
Newly Approved Imaging Agent Helps Find Prostate Cancer
Night Shift Might Boost Women's Breast Cancer Risk: Study
No Benefit Seen in Extending Herceptin for Breast Cancer
No Cancer Risk From Long-Acting Insulin: Studies
No Dip in Cancer Screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
No Proof Drugs Ease Kids' Migraines: Study
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Tied to Risk for Other Cancers
Novel Drug Approach Shows Promise Against Breast Cancer
Number of Meningitis Cases Now Stands at 91, CDC Says
Nutrient Drink Might Boost Memory in Early Alzheimer's: Study
Nutrients in Fruits, Vegetables May Help Prevent Breast Cancer: Study
Obesity Might Hinder Treatment of Some Breast Cancers
Octaplas Approved for Blood-Clotting Disorders
Official: Pharmacy Tied to Meningitis Outbreak May Have Broken State Law
Officials Seeking Patients Who May Have Received Contaminated Steroid
'Off-Label' Use of Meds Routine in Pediatric ICU
Older Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer Beat Newer, Pricier Meds
Once-Daily Pill Approved to Treat HIV
On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds
Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds
Owner of Meningitis-Linked Pharmacy Declines to Testify Before Congress
Panel Rules Against HRT for Preventing Chronic Disease
Patients Often Kept in Dark About 'Off-Label' Drug Use: Study
Perjeta Approved for Advanced Breast Cancer
Plastics Chemical BPA Common in 'Preemie' ICU: Study
Pomalyst Approved for Advanced Multiple Myeloma
Proscar Won't Boost Prostate Cancer Survival, Study Finds
Quality of Life After Cancer May Depend on Tumor Type
Race, Income Tied to Breast Cancer Treatment Delays, Reduced Survival
Racial Disparities Still Seen in Use of Breast Cancer Treatments
Rare Breast Cancer Poses New Set of Challenges
Ravicti Approved for Urea Cycle Disorders
Raxibacumab Approved for Inhalational Anthrax
Records Show Problems at Steroid Pharmacy as Far Back as '06
Report Calls for Better U.S. Efforts to Fight Counterfeit Drugs
Report Details Start of Steroid Meningitis Outbreak
Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis
Researchers Propose Plan for Managing Drug Shortages
Retinal Implant Approved for Inherited Eye Disease
Salmonella Fears Spur Major Recall of Pet Treats
Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor
Scientists Map Melanoma's Genome
Second Compounding Pharmacy Shut Down in Massachusetts
Serious Mental Illness Tied to Higher Cancer, Injury Risk: Studies
Service That Speeds Up Breast Cancer Diagnosis Pays Off: Study
Signifor Approved for Cushing's Disease
Sirturo Approved for Multi-Drug Resistant TB
Sleep Positioners Linked to Infant Suffocation: CDC
Smokers Drop Pricey Cigarettes for Cheaper Alternatives: CDC
Soaring Prices Keep Leukemia Drugs From Patients, Experts Say
Some Screens Miss Spread of Breast Cancer: Study
Steer Clear of 'Miracle Cures,' Other Bogus Health Products: FDA
Steroid Shots for Sciatica: Benefits Only Brief, Analysis Finds
Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 30 Dead, 419 Sickened, CDC Says
Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 31 Dead, 424 Sickened, CDC Says
Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 32 Dead, 438 Sickened, CDC Says
Stivarga Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Stopping Controversial Asthma Drugs Could Have Downside: Study
Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns
Strides Made in Preventing Cancer, But Challenges Remain: Report
Strong Social Support Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Survival
Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes
Study Links Another Gene Variant to Male Breast Cancer
Study Questions Guidelines on Radiation for Older Breast Cancer Patients
Study Shows MS Patients at Most Risk for Drug-Linked Brain Illness
Study Ties Infant Birth Weight to Mothers' Breast Cancer Risk
Study: Chest CT Scans May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Study: Digital Beats Film Mammography at Spotting Breast Cancer
Study: No Long-Term Heart Risks From Breast Radiation
Supplement Use Widespread Among Americans
Survivor of Aggressive Breast Cancer Stresses Need for Quick Action
Synribo Approved to Treat Rare Leukemia
'Synthetic Pot' Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report
Tainted Steroid Injections May Affect Those Treated for Joint Pain
Tainted Tattoo Ink Led to Skin Infection Outbreak
Tamiflu Approval Expanded to Include Infants Under Age 1
Targeted Radiation for Breast Cancer May Cause More Complications
Tecfidera Approved for Multiple Sclerosis
Temporary Tattoos May Leave Permanent Damage
Test Approved to Help Treat Common Infection in Transplant Patients
Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
Three New Drugs Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
Tofu-Rich Diet May Help Women With Lung Cancer Live Longer
Topical Products for Muscle, Joint Pain May Cause Burns: FDA
Tudorza Pressair Approved for COPD
TV Anchor Robin Roberts Has Rare Bone Marrow Disorder
U.S. Abandons Effort to Place Graphic Labeling on Cigarettes
U.S. Appeals Court Backs Ruling Against Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs
U.S. Bests Canada, Europe in Drug Approvals
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Have Dropped 20 Percent Since 1991
U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping: Study
U.S. Health Care Spending High, But Quality Lags: Report
U.S. Mammography Rates Drop Following Task Force Recommendations
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New Cigarette Labeling
'Uncertainty' Remains Over Supply of Key Cancer Drugs
Up to 13,000 Got Steroid Shots at Center of Meningitis Outbreak: CDC
Varizig Approved to Treat Chickenpox Symptoms
What's Good for the Heart May Also Prevent Cancer
When Breast Cancer Spreads to Lungs, Surgery May Increase Survival
When Partner Has Breast Cancer, Men Find Their Own Ways to Cope
Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study
Women With Dense Breasts Open to Additional Cancer Screening: Study
Worldwide Cancer Incidence Predicted to Rise 75% by 2030
Xarelto's Approval Expanded
Xeljanz Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
X-Rays May Up Breast Cancer Risk for Women With Certain Genes: Study
Xtandi Approved for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Your Autoantibody 'Profile' Might Someday Help Spot Illness
Zaltrap Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Zytiga's Use Expanded for Advanced Prostate Cancer

