December 21, 2015 Even with advanced cancer, many patients still want to work - Many patients with advanced cancer may still want to work, but symptoms from their disease or related treatment prevent them from doing so, a U.S. study suggests.
December 21, 2015 Flu season off to slower start this year; might be milder NEW YORK (AP) -- This year's flu season seems like old times.
December 17, 2015 Nasal spray flu vaccine safe for kids with egg allergies The intranasal flu vaccine, which contains live but weakened flu virus and a small amount of egg protein, does not cause adverse reactions in young people, even those with egg allergies or mild to moderate asthma, according to a new study in the U.K. The live attenuated intranasal vaccine works well to prevent flu and eliminates the need for an injection, so in 2012 it was made the standard recommended vaccine for kids aged two to 16 years.
December 17, 2015 Drinking coffee tied to lower risk of death In a 10-year U.S. study, people who drank coffee regularly were less likely to die of many causes, including heart disease and diabetes, than those who didn't drink coffee at all.
December 17, 2015 New symptoms surface in Ebola patients months after initial recovery Survivors of infection by Ebola virus, already known to face vision, hearing and other problems during their recovery, may also be plagued with health issues such as depression, anxiety and nerve damage that surface after they leave the hospital, according to a small spot survey of victims whose care was managed in the U.S. Some of the signs and symptoms can persist for months, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta found.
December 16, 2015 Smoking, secondhand smoke tied to infertility and early menopause Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke is tied to infertility in women and early menopause, according to a new study.
December 16, 2015 Is your fake Christmas tree making you sick? People buy fake Christmas trees for all sorts of reasons: allergies to tree pollen, an easier cleanup, a firefighter in the family who’s scared you away from the real ones.
December 15, 2015 Acetaminophen may do no good for flu Acetaminophen may not have an effect on the flu virus or its symptoms, according to a new study.
December 14, 2015 Early vaccination tied to fewer flu symptoms for health workers For health care providers, earlier influenza vaccination is linked to fewer flu symptoms and less time away from work, a Mexican study suggests.
December 10, 2015 'Social jet lag' linked to risk of diabetes and heart disease Need another reason to loathe your alarm clock?