New Help for Kids with Rare Blood Disorder
Children with a rare blood disorder may soon get new help in the form of a pill.
Condition Center: Hematology
In Early Tests, Blood, Bone Marrow Rx Sparked Hope
Early testing of a medication for blood cancers and bone marrow disorders yielded promising results. Now, researchers are looking to the future.
When Anticoagulants Go Head-to-Head
When two medications have the same effect, a head-to-head trial is often the best way to see which one is more effective.
The Downside of Globetrotting
If you're daydreaming about quitting your day job to travel the world, you may want to consider that a jet-set lifestyle may not be as glamorous as i...
When More Medication Isn't Necessarily Better
More isn't always better, and that may be especially true when it comes to heart attack medications.
The Lab Test That Can Do It All
Small labs and clinics in low-income areas often can’t afford state-of-the-art technology, but that might be about to change.
'Low T' and Blood Clots: A Possible Change in Thinking
Some men with low testosterone might be tempted to hold off on treatment due to concerns about raised health risks. But for one common concern, those...
How an Iron Fish Is Fighting Anemia
Anemia has had a broad effect on the developing world, but a little fish made of iron may help change that.
Synthetic Blood May Start Flowing Soon
Manufactured red blood cells may sound like science fiction but, in this case, the truth may be stranger than fiction.
Cancer Sidelines Def Leppard Guitarist
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell recently announced via Facebook that his Hodgkin lymphoma had returned after going into a relatively brief remi...
What Babies Eat May Affect Leukemia Risk
Childhood cancer is rare, but it is still a leading health threat to children and adolescents — surpassed only by accidents. However, babies who ar...
What Women Need to Know About Blood Clots
Taking "the pill" has become a routine part of life for many women around the world. But that doesn't mean birth control pills are entirely without r...
After Forced Chemotherapy, Teen Returns Home
Cassandra C., 17, has returned home after completing treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer that starts in the white blood cells. But Cassandra's s...
Rx May Boost Bleeding in Obese Patients
Obesity is tied to many health issues, and new evidence suggests that obese patients may face another health risk when taking a common blood thinner....
After Battle with Lymphoma, '24' Actress Alberta Watson Passes Away
Canadian actress and star of "24" and "Nikita" Alberta Watson died at age 60 last week after a lengthy battle with lymphoma.
Menopause Rx: The Heart of the Matter
The use of hormones during menopause was once thought to protect against heart disease, but that may not be the case.
Blood Clot Could Keep Heat Star out for Season
Chris Bosh could miss the rest of the season due to a possible blood clot in his lung. This news comes just two days after former basketball player J...
How Fish Might Affect Your Immune Health
Seafood is always a great choice for protein if you’re young and female, right? Not so fast.
