Research on AIDS virus and cancer wins Nobel Medicine Prize

Genes may explain racial disparities in asthma

Reuters - Asthma patients who are black tend to have more severe disease than asthma patients who are white, leading to more asthma control problems, higher rates of emergency department visits, and overall worse quality of life. These findings point to genetic differences that lead to poor responses to drug therapy as the source of these racial disparities.

No need for panic over killer illness: S. Africa

Reuters - South African health officials said on Monday they were closely monitoring an unknown disease similar to hemorrhagic fever that has killed three people, but called on the public not to panic.

AIDS pioneers and cancer scientist win Nobel prize

Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival

HealthDay - SUNDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are overweight and who have high insulin levels when they are diagnosed with prostate cancer may be more likely to die from the disease, research shows.

Health Tip: Boost Your Energy

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If you often feel out of breath or seem to tire easily, you probably should better pace yourself.

Health Tip: Biking Safely

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Proper supervision and wearing protective gear, especially a helmet, are critical to biking safely.

Free Prescription Drug Samples Pose Risk to Kids

HealthDay - MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Free prescription drug samples distributed to pediatric patients may be unsafe, research suggests.

For Some Animals, There's No Place at Home

HealthDay - MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Exposing your children to the joys of pet ownership may, in some cases, also mean exposing them to infections and injuries.