A genetic anomaly found in families with the rare Li-Fraumeni syndrome, may lead to a blood test to detect tumors early.

LFS is a rare hereditary disorder in which the sufferer has greater susceptibility to cancer. It is linked to the mutation of a tumor suppressor gene, which usually helps control cell growth

Despite being banned by the federal health agency, there has been a continued use of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications in children, new studies have shown.

There has been a sudden rise in the number of small children taken to the emergency room after they stop breathing or lose consciousness from consuming over-the-counter cold medications in their systems, two studies appearing in the August issue of Pediatrics say

- The first double arm transplant has been performed in a 16-hour surgery by a team of 30 surgeons in a Munich hospital.

A 54-year old man who lost both arms in a farming accident six years ago was given the arms of a 19-year-old who is thought to have died in a car crash

The Canadian Medical Association has called on hospital cafeterias to lead the battle for better nutrition by offering healthier menus.

In an editorial published Wednesday in CMA's Journal, the association pointed out that the bulk of food served in hospital cafeterias across the nation have high levels of trans fat, salt, sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. Other hospitals even have outlets of fast food chains known for fat, sugar and salt-laden items

The medical director of the Transplantation Society urged Canada on Wednesday to overhaul its organ donation system. Dr. Francis Delmonico said the system needed to be changed to alleviate the growing number of Canadians who die waiting for an organ donor.

Delmonico urged Canadian hospitals to assess every death for its potential as organ donor and to notify organ donation institutions. At the same time, he stressed the value of a structure and database to match patients in need of organs and donors