Doctors Often Suggest Pricier, Brand-Name Meds for Reflux: Study
2014-05-03
But store brands and generics of these OTC medications are much cheaper, researchers noteContinue Reading
Many Ivy League Students Admit Using ADHD Drugs for Better Grades: Study
2014-05-02
18 percent surveyed said they’ve used meds like Adderall to stay alert when crammingContinue Reading
Statins Don’t Prevent Kidney Disease Progression, Study Finds
2014-05-01
But the drugs do help lower cholesterol in these patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Home Visits May Help Heart Bypass Patients Fare Better
2014-05-01
Pilot program found fewer hospital readmissions, lower death rate compared to standard careContinue Reading
Radiation May Equal Surgery, With Easier Recovery, for Cancerous Lymph Nodes
2014-04-30
Study of breast cancer patients found fewer complications with nonsurgical treatment
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Vaccine Against Bird Flu Readied, Just in Case
2014-04-30
U.S. officials want to be prepared, but some doubt H7N9 will become pandemic
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Slightly Higher Risk of Birth Defects Seen in Pregnant Women on HIV Drugs
2014-04-29
Large study of French children found either small or no increase depending on specific medContinue Reading
Complications Fairly Common, Costly With Some Kidney Stone Treatments
2014-04-29
Study found 1 in 7 patients has problems after certain proceduresContinue Reading
Higher Doses of Antidepressants Linked to Suicidal Behavior in Young Patients: Study
2014-04-28
They were twice as likely to try to hurt themselves if they were prescribed more than recommended doseContinue Reading
Keep Prescription Drugs Secure From Teens: Expert
2014-04-25
Too often, addiction and abuse begin at home, he warnsContinue Reading
Statin Users Eating More Bad Food Than a Decade Ago, Study Shows
2014-04-25
Doctors need to re-emphasize importance of healthy diet to patients, researcher saysContinue Reading
ADHD Drug Ritalin Boosted Self-Control in Tests
2014-04-25
Researchers think manipulating brain chemicals might help people stick to a diet or boring tasksContinue Reading
Legalizing Medical Marijuana Doesn’t Raise Teen Pot Use, Study Says
2014-04-25
Although a fifth of teens say they use pot, laws around medical use aren’t a factor, research showsContinue Reading
Saturday Is National Drug Take-Back Day
2014-04-25
Rid your home of unused, expired prescription meds by turning them in at a collection site near youContinue Reading