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Apr 13, 2013 10:53 AM EDT

New Breast Cancer Screening Could Bring Better Diagnoses and Treatment to Uganda

Radiologists may be a bit closer to implementing a program in an underserved region of Uganda for diagnosing and treating women with palpable breast masses.

Apr 13, 2013 08:20 AM EDT

Sleep Apnea High in African American Men: Study

A latest study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine states that obstructive sleep apnea is influenced by race.

Man Bitten to Death By a Beaver in Belarus

Apr 13, 2013 07:44 AM EDT

Man Bitten to Death by Beaver in Belarus

A fisherman in Belarus was bitten to death by a beaver while on a fishing trip with two of his friends. When the 60-year-old man stepped forward to take a quick picture of the rodent, it jumped on him and pierced its sharp teeth into his thigh. The bite severed the main artery, leaving the man to bl...

Apr 13, 2013 04:00 AM EDT

First H7N9 Bird Flu Case Reported in Beijing

The latest strain of bird flu virus H7N9 in China that has already killed 14 people is now making its way to the capital as a 7 year old girl from Beijing becomes the first case of H7N9.

FDA Approves New Drug ‘Xofigo’ To Treat Prostate Cancer

Apr 13, 2013 03:43 AM EDT

Diabetes Drug Avandia to Undergo Regulatory Review: FDA

The Food and Drug Administration is taking an unusual step of reassessing the safety of the drug Avandia that is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline

Flu in Pregnancy Linked to Fourfold Risk for Bipolar Disorder

Apr 12, 2013 03:34 PM EDT

Womb Transplant Baby: Turkish Woman Becomes Pregnant After Procedure

A Turkish housewife is the first woman in the world to become pregnant after undergoing a womb transplant.

Apr 12, 2013 03:05 PM EDT

Pot for Pets? Some Veterinarians Claim Weed could Help Animals Deal with Chronic Pain

Some veterinarians believe marijuana can be used to help pets with certain illnesses.

Apr 12, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

Residents in Texas Metro Area Most Obese in America According to Gallup Poll

According to a new Gallup poll, a predominantly Latino border community is the most obese in the U.S. Approximately 38.5 percent of the residents in the Texas metro area known as McAllen-Edinburg-Mission are obese.

Apr 12, 2013 01:37 PM EDT

18-Month-Old Baby Suffering From Hydrocephalus, Family Unable to Afford Treatment

In today's day and age, it can be difficult to afford the proper treatment for an illness. And that is the case for Abdul Rahman and his daughter, Roona Begum, who is suffering from hydrocephalus.

Apr 12, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

Weight Loss Drug Potentially being Taken Off the Market, FDA Warns about Side-Effects of Dimethylamylamine

A drug commonly found in weight loss supplements is now potentially being taken off the market, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Apr 12, 2013 11:21 AM EDT

Botox Injections can Make You Sad, Botulinum Toxin Prevents You from Smiling Properly

A new study suggests that botox injections, commonly used to get rid of laughter lines, may cause some to become more depressed because it prevents them from being able to smile properly.