Healthy human skin crawling with bacteria: study

Scientists have discovered that healthy human skin is home to roughly 1,000 species of bacteria.

Hauser case brings up issue of parents’ rights

Who has the right to make decisions about a child’s medical needs–the parents, the doctors, or the courts?

Know the early signs of skin cancer

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to both check your skin and to be certain you know the early signs of skin cancer.

U.S. cancer death rates continue to decline

According to a new report from the American Cancer Society, cancer death rates have continued to fall in the past 15 years.

Cancer drug may erase fingerprints

Oncologists say the commonly used cancer drug Xeloda (capecitabine) can cause people to lose their fingerprints, and this may lead to problems entering the United States.

Know the early signs of skin cancer

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to both check your skin and to be certain you know the early signs of skin cancer.

FDA delays Botox approval for stroke-related muscle damage

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to delay its approval of the wrinkle med Botox for the treatment of upper limb muscle spasticity in stroke victims.

U.S. cancer death rates continue to decline

According to a new report from the American Cancer Society, cancer death rates have continued to fall in the past 15 years.

Fighting summer burns and bug bites

A reporter talks to experts about the best ways to protect yourself from sun, heat, and insects.

Cancer drug may erase fingerprints

Oncologists say the commonly used cancer drug Xeloda (capecitabine) can cause people to lose their fingerprints, and this may lead to problems entering the United States.

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