Lymphedema Treatment: Experts Focus on Immunotherapy to Fight Cancer

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Experts Focus on Fighting Cancer

NBC News—According to a panel of experts working on President Obama's "cancer moonshot" initiative to find a cure for cancer, researchers should target immune therapy, also called immunotherapy. So far, immune therapies have shown promise in treating lung cancer and melanoma-in former President Jimmy Carter, for example-but have been less effective in other cancer types, including childhood cancers.

More Concerns Linked to A-Fib

Reuters—According to a recent study, people with atrial fibrillation are 5 times more likely to experience heart failure than people without the condition.

New Malaria Treatments on the Horizon

BBC—Malaria is a serious problem throughout the world—half of the global population may be at risk. Scientists are working to find new treatments—parasites that cause the disease are becoming resistant to available medications.

3 Surprising Ways You Can Lose Your Memory

Health After 50—Take steps now to reduce or reverse memory problems. Here are three ways you can lose your memory, and what you can do to stop it from happening in the first place.

Do Kids Need Organic Food?

Berkeley Wellness—

To what extent do kids really need or benefit from eating organic food—and to what extent is it a marketing ploy aimed at making parenting even more confusing? Here's a look at the science on organic food and information about which items, if any, make the most sense to buy organically if you can.