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Having Alzheimer's disease just may convey some protection against cancer, and vice versa, early research suggests.

The FDA says a connection between the cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin and cancer risk is unlikely, but cannot be ruled out.

At least 60 million people in the U.S. have rolled up their sleeves or taken the nasal spray version of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine, according to a CDC briefing.

Carrots may be good for the eyes, but so are leafy green vegetables and colored fruits, University of Georgia scientists report.

Regular video game users learn to process information faster and more accurately both when they’re playing in virtual worlds and in real-life situations, a new study says.

A new type of gene therapy may stop the progression of the most common form of inherited emphysema.

The longer heart patients attend cardiac rehabilitation programs, the lower their risk for death and heart attacks, a new study finds.

A fatty substance found naturally in the lungs may provide a natural defense against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection.

Smoking and weight are tied to sun damage and aging of skin on the face, a new study shows.

Australian researchers report that one H1N1 swine flu shot may be enough for kids -- but the CDC warns that most kids will need two vaccine doses for protection.

Biology may be the reason why women are more prone than men to developing wrinkles around the lips -- and deeper ones, too.

The first genetic maps of lung cancer and melanoma reveal the pivotal role of smoking and sunlight in triggering these two deadly forms of cancer.

An expert explains how Actovegin works, including its potential role as a performance-enhancing drug for athletes.

Researchers report that the breast cancer drug Herceptin should be given at the same time as chemotherapy, not after chemotherapy is concluded.

High levels of the energy-regulating hormone leptin were associated with lower rates of Alzheimer's disease, a study shows.

The H1N1 pandemic, hurricane Katrina, and the 9/11 terror attacks should have been preparedness wake-up calls -- but the U.S. just hit the snooze alarm, a public health group warns.

A survey of more than 3,000 girls aged 8-18 suggests their breast development and breast cancer are a big source of anxiety.

A new study suggests that compounds found in black pepper and curry powder help halt the growth of stem cells that give rise to breast cancer.

A new targeted cancer drug called T-DM1 has been shown to shrink tumors in women with metastatic breast cancer after an average of seven other drugs, including Herceptin, failed.

Older women who take antidepressants may have a slightly higher risk for stroke and death, a study shows.