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The chemotherapy drug Alimta can be used as a maintenance treatment for advanced cases of non-small cell lung cancer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday. Non-small cell lung ...
U.S. Hospital Deaths Cost $20 Billion in 2007: Report
Hospitalized patients accounted for one of every three deaths in the United States in 2007, and the cost of their hospital stays was about $20 billion, according to a federal government study...
Health Tip: Keep a Health Journal
When your doctor asks you about any illnesses, injuries or past procedures, there's no need to commit it all to memory if you keep a health journal.
The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests your journal...
Tests Can Detect Early Dementia: Study
Early dementia can be detected using memory and language tests, say British researchers.
Their 20-year study included 241 elderly people who were given regular tests to assess their thinking and cognitive...
Health Tip: Nails Can Reveal Your Health
It's important to pay attention to changes in your nails, as they can indicate an underlying health problem.
The American Academy of Dermatology says the condition of your nails could indicate possible:
Liver...
Diabetes Drug Label to Address Safety Concerns: FDA
A drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, Byetta, may contribute to kidney malfunction, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Monday as it moved to revise safety information on the label.
Over a...
