The Compound in the Mediterranean Diet that Makes Cancer Cells ‘Mortal’

New research suggests that a compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells’ “superpower” to escape death. By altering a very specific step in gene regulation, this compound esse... Full Article (View Comments)

Older Prostate Cancer Patients with Other Underlying Health Problems Ought to Think Twice Before Getting Treatment

Older prostate cancer patients with other underlying health conditions should think twice before committing to surgery or radiation therapy for their cancer, according to a multicenter study led by re... Full Article (View Comments)

Music Therapy Reduces Anxiety, Use of Sedatives For Patients Receiving Ventilator Support

Among intensive care unit patients receiving acute ventilatory support for respiratory failure, use of patient-preferred music resulted in greater reduction in anxiety and sedation frequency and inten... Full Article (View Comments)

Over One Million Seniors Have Problems with Medicare ‘Preferred Pharmacy’ Drug Plans

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA issued the following statement today regarding a survey by Hart Research Associates regarding Medicare Part D “preferred... Full Article (View Comments)

Cancer Diagnosis Puts People at Greater Risk for Bankruptcy

People diagnosed with cancer are more than two-and-a-half times more likely to declare bankruptcy than those without cancer, according to a new study from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Resea... Full Article (View Comments)