Canada scraps medical reactor plan, says isotopes safe

Reuters - Canada said on Friday it was scrapping work on a trouble-plagued nuclear reactor project designed to produce medical radioisotopes, but promised to maintain output by continuing to use an older reactor.

Some cholera confirmed in cyclone-hit Myanmar

Drug Works Well for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis

HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- The drug ustekinumab has been shown to be a very effective initial and long-term treatment for moderate-to-severe psoriasis in two studies published in this week's issue of The Lancet.

Health Tip: Preparing Your Pet for Baby

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Bringing a new baby into your home where your family pet is already settled can be an adjustment for your furry family members.

Health Tip: Poison Ivy Rash

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Poison ivy is a plant that can cause a red, itchy rash on the skin.

Low Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Women with breast cancer who have a vitamin D deficiency at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have a recurrence or to die from their disease, a new study shows.

Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- A simple blood test to check levels of circulating tumor cells can help doctors more accurately assess how well treatments are working in women with metastatic breast cancer, according to a Georgetown University Medical Center study.

Mastectomies on the Increase

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- After years of declining rates, the number of mastectomies performed on women with breast cancer is on the rise again, the Mayo Clinic now reports.

Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds

AP - Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found — adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits. The results are sure to renew arguments about whether a little more sunshine is a good thing.