The potent cancer drug Gleevec, used to combat leukemia and some gastrointestinal cancers, may be useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis, according to a team of researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Their findings will be published in the October issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health has discovered a new part of the complicated mechanism that governs the formation of blood vessels, or angiogenesis.
Some easy precautions can make your holiday fun — and worry-free. For many Americans, Labor Day marks the grand finale to the outdoor cooking season. But an increasing number of people — about half — say they cook outdoors year round, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
‘Pollen-food syndrome’ leaves mouths itchy, experts say. Does your mouth get itchy after you eat fresh fruits or vegetables at this time of year? You may have oral allergy syndrome, say experts at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
Study Finds No Increased Risk of Lymphoma or Tumors Associated with Anti-TNF Therapy Over Methotrexate Use Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune, inflammatory disease marked by progressive joint and organ damage, face a high risk of developing cancer.
Few Americans eat enough of either food, researchers find. Despite the known health benefits of fruits and vegetables, too few Americans are eating the recommended amounts of these foods, a new study finds.
While anorexia is a well-known problem of the ballet world, new research suggests that many more dancers suffer from bulimia and other less obvious eating disorders.
About a third of patients who took the anti-acne drug Accutane developed elevated cholesterol levels, and over 40 percent showed raised levels of blood fats called triglycerides, a new report warns.
High-calorie, low-fiber diets can promote hormonal imbalances that lead children to overeat, one researcher warns.
Older men and women with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to fall multiple times in the course of a year than their peers with adequate vitamin D levels, researchers in The Netherlands have found.