Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Poorer Survival for Heart Failure Patients
2014-05-17
Study also found heightened odds for heart trouble in patients taking benzodiazepine sleep aidsContinue Reading
Start Sleep Drug Lunesta at Lower Dose for Safety, FDA Says
2014-05-15
Agency points to studies showing daytime drowsiness that could interfere with drivingContinue Reading
Study Probes Link Between Early Antibiotic Use, Asthma
2014-05-15
Infants given these meds may have both poor immunity and genetic risk for asthma, findings suggestContinue Reading
Some Prostate Cancer Patients Might Safely Delay Hormonal Therapy: Study
2014-05-14
Even if PSA levels are rising, postponing the treatment may boost quality of life without lowering survivalContinue Reading
Could Certain Antidepressants Slow Alzheimer’s?
2014-05-14
Early study suggests Celexa, and other drugs in its class, might help, but many questions remainContinue Reading
Prescription Drug Use Continues to Climb in U.S.
2014-05-14
CDC report says most common medications are for heart disease and high cholesterolContinue Reading
New Drug May Help Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Beyond Statins
2014-05-13
Injectable therapy shows promise in global trial but more study needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Several Medications Can Help People Quit Drinking: Study
2014-05-13
But these drugs are rarely prescribed for people who abuse alcohol, experts sayContinue Reading
Osteoporosis Drugs’ Long-Term Use Needs More Research: FDA
2014-05-13
Review of bisphosphonates finds they work but optimum time for use remains unclear
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College Students’ Unhealthy Habits Can Mark Their Future
2014-05-13
Smoking, drinking, not eating right and not exercising will add up to future health woes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Pets Can Carry Same ‘Superbug’ Strains as Their Owners: Study
2014-05-13
But infection tends to originate in humans, so concern that your cat or dog has MRSA isn’t necessary, researchers sayContinue Reading
College Guys More Likely to Drive While Stoned Than Drunk, Study Finds
2014-05-12
As states move to ease pot laws, education programs needed, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Drug Therapy May Lower Odds That Kids With ADHD Will Smoke
2014-05-12
Children with the disorder typically have higher smoking rates, experts noteContinue Reading
Bionic Prosthetic Arm Approved
2014-05-09
Helps amputees perform complex tasks by using signals from nearby musclesContinue Reading