Roche reports progress in breast cancer treatment

Child cancer survivors have higher heart risk-study

Reuters - Children and young people who survive cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease as young adults because of the cancer treatment they received, researchers said Wednesday.

Health experts warn of stroke "crisis" in Europe

Reuters - Health experts warned Wednesday of a stroke crisis in Europe which is already costing the region's economy an estimated 38 billion euros ($56 billion) a year, with numbers expected to rise as populations age.

U.S. panel sees higher skin risk with some MRI drugs

Reuters - U.S. advisers felt MRI imaging drugs from GE Healthcare and Covidien appear to carry a higher risk of a serious skin disease in some patients than similar products, a Food and Drug Administration official said on Tuesday.

Life may be shorter in poorer neighborhoods

Reuters - Residents of poor neighborhoods may die sooner than residents of wealthier neighborhoods - regardless of what they eat, how active they are, or other individual risk factors, new research suggests.

Higher blood lead boosts depression, panic risk

Reuters - Lead exposure well within levels generally considered safe may harm mental health, new research suggests.

Starting some solid foods late boosts allergy risk

Reuters - Holding off on introducing certain foods in order to prevent children from becoming allergic to them may be counterproductive.

Exercise can benefit men with prostate cancer

Reuters - As little as 15 minutes of physical activity a day can substantially cut death rates in men with prostate cancer, new research hints.

Study finds benefits of soy after breast cancer

Reuters - Is soy food helpful or harmful for women with breast cancer? Studies have yielded mixed results. A new study published today suggests that breast cancer survivors may benefit from eating moderate amounts of soy products.