Researchers Uncover Different Variations of MERS Virus
2015-12-17
And, a second team reports progress on a vaccine for the potentially fatal illnessContinue Reading
Antibiotics Often Enough for Kids’ Appendicitis
2015-12-16
For early, uncomplicated cases, study found the drugs often cleared up the condition without surgeryContinue Reading
High School Seniors Now More Likely to Smoke Pot Than Cigarettes: Survey
2015-12-16
More kids believe marijuana isn’t harmful, experts say in explaining findingContinue Reading
Certain Antidepressants May Be Linked to Bipolar Disorder: Study
2015-12-15
Patients, doctors should discuss possible risk factors, experts sayContinue Reading
Bridion Approved to Reverse Effects of Surgical Drugs
2015-12-15
Medications used during surgery to paralyze vocal chordsContinue Reading
Many Americans Dubious of Flu Shot’s Effectiveness
2015-12-15
Poll finds a third of adults don’t believe the vaccine will protect them; infectious disease experts disagreeContinue Reading
Majority of U.S. Hospitals Don’t Require Flu Shots for Staffers: Survey
2015-12-15
Only 1.3 percent of VA hospitals mandate the shot for health care workers, researchers findContinue Reading
Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk, Study Suggests
2015-12-14
But depression, not medication, might be a possible trigger, experts sayContinue Reading
Primary Care Docs the Leading Prescribers of Narcotic Painkillers: Study
2015-12-14
More must be done to educate, monitor prescribing practices to curb drug abuse, researchers sayContinue Reading
Abuse of Prescription Painkillers, Stimulants Ups Sexual Risks for Teens
2015-12-14
Those taking these drugs with no prescription more likely to have multiple partners, forgo condom use, study saysContinue Reading
Alecensa Approved for Lung Cancer Tied to Gene Mutation
2015-12-11
Drug to be used for ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancersContinue Reading
Alecensa Approved for Lung Cancer Tied to Gene Mutation
2015-12-11
Drug to be used for ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancersContinue Reading
Vistogard Approved for Chemotherapy Overdose
2015-12-11
For drugs often prescribed to treat breast, colon cancers
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Others’ Drug, Alcohol Use May Trigger Bad Behavior in Teens
2015-12-11
Study participants twice as likely to steal, vandalize, hurt others after witnessing substance useContinue Reading