Pfizer said its experimental drug for a common, life-threatening condition that causes cancer patients to lose their appetite and weight showed positive results in a midstage trial. Patients with the ...

Q: Who should I consult if I am suffering from excess weight loss? A: There are many infectious and non-infectious causes that can result in excess weight loss. It is preferable to meet your general ...

Brazilian researchers have discovered that a drug regularly prescribed to control cholesterol can also be used to treat cachexia, or wasting syndrome, a condition characterized by rapid weight loss ...

Cachexia causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting. It is a symptom of various chronic conditions such as cancer, chronic renal failure, HIV, and multiple sclerosis. Cachexia predominantly affects ...