Flu Shots Are Worth It
2016-12-28
Vaccine most important for young kids, seniors, people with chronic disease, women before and after pregnancy, expert saysContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Drugs May Up Risk of Early Death in Alzheimer’s Patients
2016-12-27
Increased odds were nearly doubled if two antipsychotic medications were taken, study saysContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Drugs May Up Risk of Early Death in Alzheimer’s Patients
2016-12-27
Increased odds were nearly doubled if two antipsychotic medications were taken, study saysContinue Reading
Does Legalizing Pot Spur Kids to Try It?
2016-12-27
In 2 states studied, teens downplayed harms after recreational pot legalized; use increased in 1 stateContinue Reading
Heart Failure Drug Shows Promise in First Human Trial
2016-12-27
Cimaglermin appears to strengthen cells and improve heart function, researchers reportContinue Reading
There’s Still Time for Your Flu Shot
2016-12-23
Infections tend to spike up during and right after holiday season, CDC saysContinue Reading
Ebola Vaccine Appears Very Effective in Trial
2016-12-23
Drug manufacturer says it will seek regulatory approval by end of 2017Continue Reading
New MS Drug Shows ‘Breakthrough’ Promise for Advanced Disease
2016-12-22
Specialist hopes ocrelizumab will be available by springContinue Reading
Health Tip: Getting Your Child Vaccinated
2016-12-22
Distractions can help prevent pain
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Innovative Programs Help Addicts Get Off Opioids
2016-12-21
Long waitlists for drug rehab led to two promising efforts in New EnglandContinue Reading
Short Course of Antibiotics Not Best for Kids’ Ear Infections
2016-12-21
10 days of the medication was twice as effective, study findsContinue Reading
Mumps Cases Hit 10-Year High in U.S.
2016-12-21
Contagious virus, which can cause complications, can be prevented by vaccine, specialist saysContinue Reading
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk
2016-12-20
Chinese-based study, analysis of previous research point to everyday use decreasing the oddsContinue Reading
Drug Overdose Deaths Climb Dramatically in U.S.
2016-12-20
Prescription painkillers and heroin lead the increase, latest government data showsContinue Reading