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TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- Pancreatic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy after surgery don't see improved long-term survival with the drug gemcitabine, compared with patients receiving a chemotherapy regimen consisting of fluorouracil and folinic...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- A higher level of education is associated with reduced risk of heart disease and stroke for people who live in rich countries, but not for those in low- and middle-income nations, finds a new study. Highly educated men in...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- The H1N1 pandemic flu, which swept across the United States last year, was actually no more serious than most seasonal strains, a new study confirms. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- Although the hazards of smoking are well known, 20 percent of Americans still light up, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. The number of adult smokers dropped between 2000 and 2005, but the decline has leveled out, according to...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- For HIV-infected children in the developing world, treatment choices have been limited by concerns over the possible development of resistance to drugs they received as infants during failed attempts to prevent their infection in...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- The 16-year-old went to the emergency room because of a painful infection in her arm. When doctors used ultrasound on the area, they were shocked to see about 20 foreign objects under her skin, including a paper clip, a screw...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- Weak social connections, or social fragmentation, may be one of the main reasons why people raised in cities are more likely to develop schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders than those who live in rural areas, the results...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- A controlled dose of the main ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms appears to reduce anxiety and lift spirits in people battling advanced cancer, researchers report. In a small pilot study, the compound psilocybin appeared to...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- Larger companies and those in more populated areas of the United States are more likely to offer dental insurance to workers, finds the first comprehensive study on the issue. The analysis of state-by-state and nationwide dental...

-- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) To qualify for this trial of irritable bowel syndrome, you must be 18 or older and currently diagnosed with IBS. The research site is in...

-- Many types of standard lunch fare are packed with calories and fat. But there are healthier alternatives that can make for a more nutritious lunch. The Nemours Foundation suggests these healthier lunch options: Turkey and other low-fat deli...

-- Allergic skin conditions may include eczema and hives. But how do you know if you have one? The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology offers these typical symptoms of a skin allergy: An unusual rash. Skin that appears red, scaly or...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- The fillings and sealants that many dentists use can expose children to the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA), a new analysis indicates, but such exposure is short-lived and it remains unclear whether or not it poses a...

Part one of three-part series TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- Are American consumers "health literate" enough to play a leading role in their health care and coverage decisions? That question will be put to the test in 2014, when more than 30 million uninsured...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- The cost of medical malpractice in the United States is $55.6 billion a year, which is 2.4 percent of annual health-care spending, a new study shows. The researchers said their estimate includes $45.6 billion in what's known as...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- An estimated 17 percent of all patients who visit U.S. hospital emergency departments could be treated at urgent care centers or retail medical clinics instead, a move that would save $4.4 billion a year in health care costs, a...

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Mellow Reaction to 1st TV Ad for Medical Marijuana Dispensary A television ad for the CannaCare medical marijuana dispensary in Sacramento,...

MONDAY, Sept. 6 -- A low-carbohydrate diet that derives fats and proteins from vegetable sources rather than meats is probably healthier, new research finds. Comparing the two types of diets over two decades, researchers found that the low-carb,...

MONDAY, Sept. 6 -- When given the choice to gaze at geometric patterns or children dancing and playing, toddlers with autism spent more time looking at the patterns while typically developing toddlers preferred to look at other kids, a new study...

MONDAY, Sept. 6 -- Common chemicals found in everything from non-stick cookware to grease-resistant food packaging appear to be associated with increases in cholesterol levels in adolescents, a new study suggests. People are exposed to these...