Exercise has been consistently associated with a decrease is the risk for postmenopausal breast cancer, but a new study shows that it also protects against premenopausal breast cancer. Medscape Medical News
The new quadrivalent MenACWY-CRM meningococcal vaccine may be the first meningococcal vaccine available for use in people of all ages, from infant through adult. Medscape Medical News
The American Pain Society presented draft revised guidelines on the management of chronic low back pain to include interventional procedures, underlining the lack of evidence for many of these commonly used approaches. Medscape Medical News
The blocking of epidermal growth-factor receptors to treat non-small-cell lung cancer is becoming increasingly common, but there is considerable debate about when to initiate and how best to select patients. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that long-term breast-feeding (more than 1 year), but not oral contraceptive use, is associated with a significant reduction in the risk for rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Medical News
New research from the Netherlands suggests that the chemical acrylamide -- found in French fries, potato chips, and even bread and coffee -- may increase the risk for kidney cancer in humans. WebMD Health News
In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman discusses an important study demonstrating the utility of recommended cervical cancer screening, not only for identifying early lesions but also for discovering cases of advanced disease Medscape Hematology-Oncology
The FDA has approved a new indication for lubiprostone (Amitiza), an expanded indication for atomoxetine HCl (Strattera), and a new formulation of recombinant coagulation factor VIIa (NovoSeven RT). Medscape Medical News
