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The FDA has given the green light on Beleodaq, a new drug for patients with a rare type of lymph node cancer. The drug was passed under the agency's accelerated approval program.

The CDC just released a report on the dangers of drowsy driving. They say it can be as dangerous as drunk driving.

Researchers from UC Berkeley analyzed and compared genome of Tibetans to genome of Denisovans, close relatives of Neanderthals, and found nearly identical match of gene mutation for surviving extremely high altitudes.

A heavy metal fan who had been headbanging for years suffered from bleeding in his brain four weeks after attending a Motörhead concert with his son.

Seniors who have difficulty walking due to poor blood flow were able to walk longer and farther after eating a bar of chocolate with more than 85 percent cocoa content.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has developed the "cocktail content calculator" in an effort to help you keep track of the exact amount you are consuming.

Results of new study reveal that apparently sitting and thinking is so much of a challenge that we're willing to give ourselves electric shocks just to make things interesting.

Young male cancer patients often become sterile, but a new discovery could give them the hope of - one day - having children of their own.

A breakthrough study identified a way to regenerate human corneal tissue with the use of donor stem cells. A new technique in finding the limbal stems may help studies develop a therapy that may restore sight in the futu...

Sleeping and drowsy drivers are at risk of road accidents but there were approximately 1.8 million drowsy drivers in the last 30 days. One in 25 drivers surveyed by the CDC likewise said they have fallen asleep while dri...

Jamie Dimon has been diagnosed with throat cancer and will undergo eight weeks if intensive radiation and chemotherapy. The chances of successful recovery are high, according to Dimon.

A new report lists where doctors are prescribing opioid pain relievers and Alabama is leading the charge. Federal agency is calling on states to implement more oversight.

A new study reveals that a C-section delivery may put a higher risk of stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy in women in their next pregnancies. The researchers do not mean to alarm expectant mothers, saying the risk is still...

Another benefit from running: those with Parkinson's disease may improve their physical and mental health significantly by walking regularly and following the federal guideline that recommends 150 minutes of weekly exerc...

This obviously falls into the 'all too obvious' category, and no, it is not a Ripley's Believe it or Not report. But apparently banging a head, at least during concerts, can cause brain damage and injury.

Researchers at Rockefeller University used chemicals and geometric tools to confine stem cells into patterns that triggered the cells to specialize and form distinct germ layers. This is the first time this specializatio...

People suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD) may find relief from symptoms from an unexpected source - dark chocolate.

Diabetic patients may consider using insulin pumps instead of injections as they appear to be more efficient than the standard therapy when it comes to controlling blood sugar level.

Researchers have made a giant leap towards the goal of 'bio-printing' transplantable tissues and organs for people affected by major diseases and trauma injuries, a new study reports.

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