Many with advanced lung cancer don’t get treatments that might help
Many U.S. patients with late-stage lung cancer do not receive treatments that could prolong their lives, a new study finds.
Scientists make strides in personalized antibiotic treatment
Researchers examined how gut microbes lead to antibiotic resistance to find ways to overcome that resistance.
High-dose flu vaccine may prevent deaths in seniors
Researchers found the high-dose flu vaccines may be more effective at preventing post-influenza deaths than the standard dose in seniors.
Brains of premature babies respond differently to touch
The brains of premature babies respond differently to touch than those born at full term. The difference could affect the way their brains continue to grow and develop.
Being lonely might make having a cold worse, study says
A cold is never fun, but it's even more misery for folks who feel lonely, new research suggests.
New meds reducing hospitalization for Crohn’s disease, study says
Fewer Americans with Crohn's disease are ending up in the hospital than in the past, according to a new federal study.
Gene-editing removes HIV-1 infection from live animals in study
Researchers at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh successfully excised HIV DNA from the genomes of living animals to eliminate HIV-1 infection, they report in a new study.
WHO: 1 million adolescents a year die from preventable causes
The World Health Organization reports more than 3,000 adolescents die every day or roughly 1.2 million annually from preventable causes throughout the world.
Regular recreational running may benefit hip, knee health: Study
A recent study provides evidence that recreational running may not only be good for your health, but may also have benefits for hip and knee joint health.
Acupuncture may be effective tool against pain in ER
Acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative to pain medications for some emergency room patients, a new study reports.
Doctors to research MDMA effects on curing alcoholism
Doctors in Britain will begin the world's first study involving MDMA's effects on alcohol addiction.
Study: Significant decline in sperm counts in Western men
Researchers from Hebrew University have found that sperm concentration and total sperm count has significantly and steadily declined in Western men.
Mylan finalizes $465M settlement over EpiPen billing lawsuit
Mylan, the drug company that manufactures the anti-allergy injector EpiPen, finalized a $465 million settlement with the federal government stemming from allegations it over-billed Medicaid for the drug.
Eli Lilly to cut 3,500 jobs, focus on new drugs
Eli Lilly announced Thursday it is cutting 8 percent of its workforce -- 3,500 jobs -- in an effort to streamline operations and focus on developing new drugs to improve its financial situation.