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The FDA has granted fast-track approval to the drug telisotuzumab vedotin (sold as Emrelis) as a first-of-its-kind treatment for certain people who have non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer.
Every time you visit the grocery store, your brain is absorbing countless food-packaging cues. Those cues influence your choices more than you think.
Ankle injuries are often thought of as sports injuries. But you don't have to be an athlete or even a "weekend warrior" to turn your ankle and hurt it. Something as simple as walking on an uneven ...
Finding out that cancer has spread is never welcome news, but don't assume it's the worst news. The 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer that has moved into nearby parts of the body is nearly ...
With Mother’s Day approaching, we asked five top doctors for maternal health tips that showed just how smart their moms ...
Rawhide chews are a popular treat for dogs. You might have heard that rawhide is good for your dog’s teeth and helps with their natural instinct to chew. But are there any drawbacks to giving ...
It's normal for your canine companion to shed hair-- sometimes lots of it. What isn't routine is for that shedding to result in noticeable bald spots on your dog. Why do dogs sometimes lose too ...
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a long-term neurological disorder that targets your body’s nerves. Anyone can get CIDP, but it’s most common in older adults and ...
What Is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome is when your ulnar nerve — one of the three main nerves in your arm — is compressed. The ulnar nerve runs from your neck to your hand ...
Fungal acne is a skin condition called pityrosporum folliculitis. It is one of many types of folliculitis, an infection in your hair follicle. It's caused by an overgrowth of a yeast called ...
Belly button lint is a fact of life for anyone with an “innie,” or concave navel. Regular bathing will usually keep your navel free from lint or other dirt and grime. In very rare cases, dirt ...