European Study Suggests Prostate Cancer Screening Lowers Mortality

BackgroundProstate cancer is one of the leading causes of death from malignant disease among men in the developed world. One strategy to decrease the risk of death from this disease is screening with prostate-specific antigen (PSA); however, the extent of benefit and...

Tan Addiction

Some chronic indoor tanners have what looks like a substance-related disorder. Excessive sunlamp and tanning bed use is linked to increased risk for both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Repeat tanners may exhibit addictive behaviors similar to those exhibited...

FDA Approves Injectable Monoclonal Antibody for Osteoporosis

For Immediate Release: June 1, 2010 Media Inquiries: Elaine Gansz Bobo, 301.796.7567, elaine.bobo@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Approves New Injectable Osteoporosis Treatment for Postmenopausal Women The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today...