Monkey Trial Supports Ebola Drug That May Have Helped 2 Stricken Americans
2014-08-29
All 18 rhesus monkeys infected with the virus survived after getting the experimental medication, researchers reportContinue Reading
Biggest Ever Weekly Rise in Ebola Cases, U.N. Agency Says
2014-08-29
About 500 new infections reported across West Africa, including first case in SenegalContinue Reading
‘Doctor-Shopping’ for Painkillers Common After Broken-Bone Surgery, Study Finds
2014-08-29
1 in 5 patients sought narcotics from multiple physiciansContinue Reading
Most U.S. Babies Get Their Vaccines: CDC
2014-08-28
But booster shots and second doses lag for 2-year-olds, report finds
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Ebola Outbreak Could Infect 20,000 People, U.N. Says
2014-08-28
World Health Organization unveils $489 million plan to combat the outbreak in West AfricaContinue Reading
Do Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raise Risks for Mental Woes in Kids?
2014-08-27
New study discounts pills’ link to autism, but suggests ties to ADHDContinue Reading
Study: Aspirin Might Work Instead of Warfarin for Deep Vein Clots
2014-08-26
But heart experts say it’s not a preferred or ideal choice
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Fewer Painkiller Deaths in States With Medical Marijuana: Study
2014-08-25
People with chronic pain may use pot instead of narcotics, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Number of Young Non-Smokers Who Tried E-Cigs Tripled in 2 Years
2014-08-25
CDC report also finds that teens who used the devices were more likely to say they would try smokingContinue Reading
Simple Steps Make Shots Less Scary for Kids, Nurse Says
2014-08-22
Parents can help their children handle the sting of getting vaccinatedContinue Reading
Many U.S. Workers on Disability Use Narcotic Painkillers, Study Finds
2014-08-22
Experts worry about addiction, drug misuseContinue Reading
Talk Therapy Plus Meds May Be Best for Severe Depression
2014-08-21
But combination isn’t better than drugs alone for those with mild or chronic mood disorder, study saysContinue Reading
U.S. to Tighten Access to Certain Narcotic Painkillers
2014-08-21
Drugs containing hydrocodone, which include Vicodin, would be affectedContinue Reading
Two Polio Vaccines May Give Greater Protection Against Crippling Disease
2014-08-21
Study found combining them boosted immune system even more than oneContinue Reading