Health

Lucentis effective for proliferative diabetic retinopathy

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Abnormal blood vessels bleeding into the center of the eye due to proliferative diabetic...

Failing Sense of Smell Might Be Alzheimer's Warning

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Pediatricians' Group Urges Cuts in Antibiotic Use in Livestock

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NIH researchers find potential target for reducing obesity-related inflammation

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified a potential molecular target for reducing obesity-related inflammation. Researchers have known that overeating (that is, excess calorie consumption) by individuals with obesity often...

Australia’s health system is too complex for patients

Australia should improve the integration of care across the patient pathway to prepare for a rise in chronic disease and make the health system less complex for patients, according to a new OECD report.

Doctors Save Life of U.S. Child With Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

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Australia’s health system is too complex for patients

Australia should improve the integration of care across the patient pathway to prepare for a rise in chronic disease and make the health system less complex for patients, according to a new OECD report.

Snake venom could make surgery safer for patients on blood thinners

Currently, doctors can take several approaches to reduce bleeding in surgical patients on heparin and other blood thinners, including applying pressure, sutures, foams and adhesives. But these options can come with potentially serious risks. Some can...

Envy, Thy Name Is Youth

Know someone with great looks, plenty of friends and a hot romance? If you're under 30, there's a good chance you envy that person, new research says.

Medicines Last as Long in Space as Here on Earth: Study

Medicines don't degrade faster in space than they do on Earth, a new study finds.