Multiple Sclerosis :: After a decades-long search, scientists identify new genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis

A pair of large-scale genetic studies supported by the National Institutes of Health has revealed two genes that influence the risk of getting multiple sclerosis (MS) ? data sought since the discovery of the only other known MS susceptibility gene decades ago.

Leukemia :: Adult survivors of childhood leukemia exercise less, worsening high risk for obesity and illness

Overcoming pediatric cancer may only mark the beginning of a young survivor?s lifelong battle to stay healthy. While survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) face an increased risk of developing serious health complications as a result of their cancer treatment, for a variety of reasons many avoid simple exercise and healthy lifestyle changes that could reverse the damage, according to a team of researchers based at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Botulism :: FDA warns consumers about risk of botulism poisoning from Hot Dog Chili Sauce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to eat 10 ounce cans of Castleberry?s Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 3030000101), Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 3030099533), and Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 1111083942) with ?best by? dates from April 30, 2009 through May 22, 2009 due to possible botulism contamination.

Health Care :: Home health care devices focus of FDA Conference at UH

Patients are leaving hospitals quicker these days, continuing treatment and recovery ? often with the aid of medical devices ? at home. As a result, the government and home care industry together must work toward providing a safe environment for the use of medical devices in the home.