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Scientists have identified a gene that protects the body from lung cancer. The research has found that the tumour suppressor gene, LIMD1, is responsible for protecting the body from developing lung cancer - paving the way for possible new treatments and early screening techniques.

A new study shows that preoperative treatment for rectal cancer shouldn't be a "one sized fits all approach." After reviewing nine recent studies, investigators concluded that physicians need to consider a variety of factors such as tumor size, cancer stage and patient preference before deciding on the course of preoperative treatment.

HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

The Associated Press just published an article citing new research indicating that 1 in 5 young adults has a personality disorder. That's an astoundingly large number -- hard to believe...

College students who are vaccinated against influenza appear less likely to develop flu-like illnesses, require related health care visits or experience impairments in academic performance during flu season, according to a new report.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently made public the transcript of their Drug Facts Chat Day. This gave people all over the USA the chance to ask...

One of the most common questions we hear is people asking if certain symptoms mean they have HIV. The only certain way to know is to get an HIV test...

A UW-Madison student who has lived a life with HIV is working to make sure others don't have to.

As of Monday, most companies that contract with Dane County must offer the same benefits they offer their married employees to workers who have domestic partners.