Each week News 4 brings you the latest news on health, fitness and medical breakthroughs. Previous reports are posted here as a service of News 4 St. Louis . Because nothing matters more than your health. A study released today shows scientists were able to kill off cancer cells by blocking the production of a certain enzyme. The cancer cells can not multiply without the enzyme.
Doctors say the research is promising, but caution it is still in the early stages.
A new flu drug could help millions of americans. The drug is called Relenza. Research shows it can reduce the risk of catching the flu from a family member by nearly 80 percent. Relenza has to be taken at the first sign of flu symptoms. The medical reports provided here are not intended to be used as your only source of health information.