PHOENIX — A veteran lawmaker says the time has finally come to tell Arizonans they can’t legally use cyanide as a cancer treatment. Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said it was a mistake for ...

Hepatitis C is liver inflammation and damage caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus. Hep C can cause a mild illness that lasts a short time (acute) or a serious illness that can last the rest ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

The most common approaches to treating acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) in adults are described here. To learn how children with APL are treated, see here. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of acute ...

Bacterial STIs like gonorrhea and chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics. Viral STIs, such as herpes, are managed with antivirals but not cured. It's important to finish all prescribed antibiotics, ...

Treatment is not a one size fits all approach. Where you go for mental health treatment depends on your situation and recovery needs. Knowing where to look and what to expect can help reduce confusion ...

Lung cancer can be curable in early stages. Surgery is a common treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Other treatment includes chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. Lung cancer ...