October 27, 2015 Merck's cancer drug Erbitux fails trial Germany's Merck suffered another setback for its cancer drug Erbitux, which in a trial failed to significantly increase the length of time advanced gastric cancer patients live without their condition worsening, the pharmaceutical and chemical company said Thursday
October 27, 2015 Clamor for obesity pill may test FDA limits U.S. drug regulators may have a hard time stopping millions of overweight Americans from taking a new obesity drug that many are likely to view as a miracle pill for slimming waistlines, despite its safety risks
October 27, 2015 U.S. Scientists Correct Sickle Cell Disease in Mice Scientists have found a way to get mice with a form of sickle cell disease to make normal red blood cells, offering a potential new way to treat the blood disorder in people
October 27, 2015 Insulin Spray Aided Memory in Alzheimer's Study A daily spritz of insulin in the nose helped improve memory skills in people with Alzheimer's-linked memory problems
October 27, 2015 Cantaloupes Recalled After Listeria Outbreak A Colorado farm is recalling the cantaloupes it sold this summer out of concern they may be contaminated with listeria, a deadly bacteria
October 27, 2015 Shining a Bright Light Into Ears Can Beat Winter Blues, Scientists Claim The winter blues, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), can be beaten by shining a bright light into sufferers' ears, scientists claimed Wednesday
October 27, 2015 Tommy John surgery: The next student steroid? Student baseball players looking for a way to get an extra boost in their pitching arm have been putting their hopes in an elective surgery known as Tommy John surgery. However, one doctor cautioned it isn’t necessarily the miraculous savior that student athletes think it is
October 27, 2015 Who's Happier: Europeans or Americans? Americans really do love to work, it seems, while Europeans are much happier if they skip burning the midnight oil in favor of leisure. That's according to a new study finding longer work hours make Europeans unhappy while Americans get a very slight boost from the extra grind
October 27, 2015 New treatment for sexual dysfunction For centuries, women have suffered in silence with sexual dysfunction. As medical technology has evolved to address the dysfunction of human sexuality, solutions for women are lacking. The advent of Viagra changed the lives of millions of men across the globe and, perhaps, repaired a few relationships.
October 27, 2015 6 healthy types of tea It’s the world’s most popular drink, next to water—and it’s steeped in health benefits. Here, what six top brews can do for you Â