A researcher's hunch -- made more than 20 years ago in a Kentucky medical examiner's office -- may soon lead to a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers report progress in developing a blood test for ovarian cancer, the leading cause of gynecological cancer death.

A mix of chemotherapy drugs could be considered for treating advanced pancreatic cancer, say Italian doctors in The Lancet Oncology's online edition.

A soft drink or sleeping pill before bed may make it harder to get a good night's sleep because of painful nighttime heartburn.

KZN town claims victory in war on drugs

THE government took a very important step in November 2003 when it announced a massive roll-out of antiretroviral treatment. It was, as government ministers and spokesmen keep reminding us, one the most comprehensive treatment plans in the world.