Could an Apple a Day Help Keep the Pharmacist Away?
2015-03-30
Study finds no effect on doctor visits, but a slight decrease in need for prescription medsContinue Reading
U.S. Pediatricians Remain Opposed to Random Drug Tests in Schools
2015-03-30
Helping students avoid substance problems is preferred approachContinue Reading
Milliliter-Only Dosing Recommended for Kids’ Meds
2015-03-30
Using metrics, not teaspoons, reduces medication errors, American Academy of Pediatrics says
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Avoid Medication Overdoses in Children
2015-03-27
Expert offers tips for keeping kids safeContinue Reading
Terminally Ill Can Do Without Statins, Study Finds
2015-03-26
Reducing pill burden improves quality of lifeContinue Reading
More Dangerous Ebola Strain Unlikely, Study Shows
2015-03-26
Researchers compared virus samples that were 9 months apart, and found normal mutating rateContinue Reading
Eylea Approval Expanded to Include Diabetic Retinopathy
2015-03-25
Among people with diabetic macular edemaContinue Reading
Counseling Beats School Suspension at Curbing Pot Use: Study
2015-03-25
Drug policies should educate students, not just penalize them, researchers noteContinue Reading
FDA Warns of Cardiac Effect When Heart Drug Mixed With Hepatitis C Meds
2015-03-25
Adding Harvoni or Sovaldi to amiodarone could cause dangerous slowing of heart rate, agency saysContinue Reading
Study Ties Frequent Antibiotic Use to Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes
2015-03-25
Data on 1 million people suggests a higher risk of the illness linked to changes in gut microbesContinue Reading
New Ebola Vaccine Shows Promise in Human Trials
2015-03-25
It appeared to provoke good immune response in Chinese study, but larger trials are neededContinue Reading
New Treatment for Anthrax Approved
2015-03-25
FDA cites preparedness for intentional release of deadly bacteria
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Stents Meant to Prevent Stroke May Actually Boost Risk
2015-03-24
Use of blood thinners appears safer for narrowed brain arteries, experts say
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