More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates in U.S.

SATURDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) -- A higher rate of risk factors and more barriers to health care may be among the reasons why stroke is more common in the United States than in Europe, a new study suggests.

  FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer

FRIDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the cancer drug Avastin for women with advanced breast cancer, going against the recommendation of its own advisory panel.