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Cancer drug reverses Alzheimer's in mice: study

A widely available cancer drug has shown remarkable success in reversing Alzheimer's disease in mice, raising hope of a breakthrough against incurable dementia in humans, US researchers said Thursday.  More »

EU urges tighter breast implant controls

The European Union's executive arm urged governments on Thursday to tighten controls of medical devices after faulty French-made breast implants sparked a global health scare.  More »

French weight loss drug 'killed at least 1,300'

Mediator, a drug licensed for use by diabetics that became widely prescribed in France as a slimming aid, "probably" caused at least 1,300 deaths before it was withdrawn, a study published on Thursday said.  More »

Health Tip: Healthier Ways to Prepare Potatoes

(HealthDay News) -- Potatoes are a great source potassium, fiber and vitamin C, but many popular recipes also load on the calories.  More »

Many Doctors May Be Less Than Honest With Their Patients

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Many doctors may be less than honest with their patients, a new survey finds.  More »

Health Tip: Troubled by a Toothache?

(HealthDay News) -- A toothache can be a real pain, but you can take steps to care for tooth discomfort.  More »

Risk of Preterm Birth Rises for Hispanic Women the Longer They're in U.S.

THURSDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- The longer Hispanic women live in the United States, the more likely they are to have a preterm birth, a new study says.  More »

SEC charges insider trading in Takeda pharma deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. market regulators charged a former employee of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd with making $63,000 in illegal profits on inside information about the company's 2008 agreement to acquire Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc. Th...  More »

More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say

THURSDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- When Jane Able's 4-year-old daughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy, the New Albany, Ohio, mother got trained in using an epinephrine pen and never leaves home without it.  More »

4 New Genes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

THURSDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Four new genes associated with type 2 diabetes have been identified by researchers, who also pinpointed six independent diabetes-associated gene variants at previously known locations on chromosomes.  More »

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