The growing burden of cancer in developing countries could be reduced without expensive drugs and equipment, scientists said Monday, but it requires a global effort similar to the fight against HIV/AIDS. …
» More: Tackling cancer among poor doesn't have to cost dear

SUNDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) — Having sex while in a
romantic relationship doesn't generally affect teens' grades in school,
but casual sex might, a new study shows. …
» More: How Teen Sex Affects Education

A gene linked with the immune system may play a role in developing Parkinson's disease, researchers said on Sunday, marking a possible advance in the search for effective treatments. …
» More: Immune system gene linked with Parkinson's: study

Prospects for the U.S. Medicare retiree health program brightened significantly from last year as a result of cost cuts resulting from healthcare reform legislation, a government report said on Thursday. …
» More: Health overhaul helps Medicare prospects: report

People over 50 with HIV are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage disease than younger adults, according to a British study. …
» More: Older adults get HIV diagnosis later, die sooner

The family of a 28-year-old British woman who unknowingly received a lung transplant from a smoker says she would have been “horrified” and have lodged a complaint. …
» More: Woman received lungs of a 30-year smoker

Researchers in China, where at least six children died in a tainted milk scandal in 2008, have identified seven stable molecules in cow's milk that they hope to use to create a test to identify tainted dairy products. …
» More: China eyes milk test after melamine deaths scandal

Working with a psychologist to reduce stress can help women whose breast cancer comes back survive longer, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. …
» More: Learning to relax, cope extends cancer survival

AP – Federal regulators have accepted an application for a depression drug marketed by Clinical Data Inc., the company said Monday. …
» More: Clinical Data gets app nod for depression drug (AP)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) — When you’re depressed, do
you need to meet a therapist in person? Maybe not, suggests a small new
study, which finds that therapy by telephone is almost as effective as
face-to-face. …
» More: For Depression, Phone Therapy May Be an Answer (HealthDay)