Flu Vaccine Protects Nursing Home Residents, Study Finds
2015-08-25
Despite debate on effectiveness in elderly, it saved thousands of lives, prevented hospitalizationsContinue Reading
Low-Dose Aspirin, Other Painkillers May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
2015-08-24
But findings should be viewed with care, researcher saysContinue Reading
Scientists Get Closer to Long-Lasting Flu Vaccine
2015-08-24
They’re targeting part of a protein that attaches to all influenza subtypesContinue Reading
Scientists Get Closer to Long-Lasting Flu Vaccine
2015-08-24
They’re targeting part of a protein that attaches to all influenza subtypesContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Drugs Linked to Longer Ovarian Cancer Survival
2015-08-24
But researchers say clinical trials needed to prove older beta blockers lengthen life in these patientsContinue Reading
No Mental Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop Blood Pressure Meds
2015-08-24
Prior research had suggested that the drugs might have negative effect on memory and thinkingContinue Reading
Sharp Spike Seen in Statin Use in Elderly Without Heart Disease
2015-08-24
But study notes little evidence exists on the benefits and dangers of doing soContinue Reading
Promacta Approval Expanded to Kids With Rare Blood Disorder
2015-08-24
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura involves low blood platelet countsContinue Reading
Start of School Year Calls for Vaccine Check
2015-08-21
Experts outline which ones are recommended at what agesContinue Reading
Synthetic MERS Vaccine Works in Animal Tests
2015-08-19
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has sickened more than 1,300, claimed nearly 400 lives since 2012Continue Reading
Female Libido Pill Approved
2015-08-19
Addyi to treat low sexual desire among premenopausal womenContinue Reading
FDA Approves Libido Pill for Women — With Restrictions
2015-08-18
Flibanserin can cause low blood pressure, loss of consciousness; not recommended for use with alcoholContinue Reading
Head Lice Now Resistant to Common Meds in 25 States
2015-08-18
Prescription drugs are still effective, howeverContinue Reading
Florida Laws May Help Lower Abuse of Prescription Painkillers
2015-08-17
Change seen just a year after new rules were implemented, study foundContinue Reading