Rising E-Cigarette Use Tied to More Smoking in Teens
2014-03-06
Devices may serve as gateway to tobacco use, study author saysContinue Reading
Hospital Policy Spurs New Moms to Get Whooping Cough Shot
2014-03-06
With standing order for vaccine, coverage went from 18 percent to 69 percent, findings showedContinue Reading
Boomers Should Consider Shingles Vaccine, Physician Says
2014-03-05
Painful condition, caused by same virus responsible for chicken pox, can last several weeksContinue Reading
Warfarin Safe for Kidney Patients With Irregular Heartbeat: Study
2014-03-04
Use of the blood thinner may safely ease stroke risk linked to atrial fibrillation, Swedish research findsContinue Reading
U.S. Hospitals Overuse, Misuse Antibiotics, CDC Says
2014-03-04
To fight drug resistance, agency seeks $30 million more, recommends hospitals improve prescription practicesContinue Reading
Hangovers Don’t Delay the Next Drink, Study Finds
2014-03-04
The painful after-effects of too much booze may be seen as just a temporary nuisance, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Adds to Evidence That HPV Vaccine Helps Guard Against Cervical Cancer
2014-03-04
Large population of Australian women were protected to some degree after vaccination, researchers reportContinue Reading
Nearly 3 Million Americans Living With Hepatitis C
2014-03-03
Many aren’t aware they carry the liver-destroying virus, experts sayContinue Reading
Study Finds 1 in 3 Tennesseans Uses Narcotic Painkillers Each Year
2014-03-03
And national research shows majority of prescription drug abusers supplied through family, friendsContinue Reading
Vaccines Prevent Millions of Infections, Save Billions in Costs: CDC
2014-03-03
But messages about immunization benefits often don’t achieve intended goal, researchers discoverContinue Reading
Eye-Catching Labels Urged for Fast-Tracked Antibiotics
2014-03-02
Letter to Congress from medical groups focuses on ‘superbug’ threatContinue Reading
Steroids Often Prescribed for Psoriasis, Countering Guidelines
2014-02-28
Their use may cause skin flare-ups and isn’t backed by evidence, study author saysContinue Reading
Blacks Respond Better to German Measles Vaccine, Study Contends
2014-02-28
Future immunization research may target specific groups or individuals, scientist saysContinue Reading
Common Asthma Meds May Raise Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Says
2014-02-28
Preliminary finding saw possible link between certain inhaler drugs and the sleep disorder, but more research neededContinue Reading