October 27, 2015 Everything you need to know about pancreatic cancer and the future of treatment Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Â According to the National Cancer institute, approximately 44,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012, and 37,000 will die from the disease
October 27, 2015 Wiggle Room: Female Hormone Helps Sperm Meet Egg The female hormone progesterone kicks sperm into overdrive so they can make a fast beeline for the egg. Now scientists have figured out how: The hormone links up with a specialized protein that signals the sperm's tail to wiggle back and forth, helping propel the little guy to its target
October 27, 2015 Kroger Recalls Pet Foods in 19 States The Kroger Co is recalling select packages of dog and cat foods at some of its retail stores because the products may pose a health risk to pets
October 27, 2015 Vision Problems Common After Glaucoma Surgery More than half of people getting a certain type of glaucoma surgery may suffer from temporary, sometimes severe vision loss afterwards, suggests a new study. A smaller proportion, about 8 in every 100, could have some degree of permanent vision loss, researchers found
October 27, 2015 5 spiffy facts about spit An underappreciated body fluid is emerging as a powerful tool for research, medical diagnosis and health. Spit, as it turns out, contains all sorts of juicy information
October 27, 2015 Treating strokes within 90 minutes leads to better recovery, study shows Would you be able to tell if you or someone you know were having a stroke?
October 27, 2015 Nearly 1 in 20 US adults over 50 have fake knees Nearly 1 in 20 Americans older than 50 have artificial knees, or more than 4 million people, according to the first national estimate showing how common these replacement joints have become in an aging population
October 27, 2015 Several ill in Canada after eating contaminated steaks Several people became ill after eating steaks that may contain E. coli bacteria sold at a store in Edmonton, Alberta, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said
October 27, 2015 FDA Posts New Sunscreen Rules After Decades-Long Delay Federal regulators will require sunscreen manufacturers to test their products' effectiveness against sun rays that pose the greatest risk of skin cancer. Under new rules published Tuesday, they also will have to follow stricter guidelines when describing how well their products block ultraviolet B rays
October 27, 2015 Can exercise damage your health? It's always wise to consult a physician before starting a new exercise regimen - particularly if you've been sedentary for a significant period of time. Here are five ways exercise can damage your health