Early Sex, Drugs More Common Among Teens With Half-Siblings, Study Suggests
Having children with multiple partners is increasingly common, researchers notedContinue Reading
‘Superbug’ Can Spread to Nearby Hospitals
Study of antibiotic-resistant VRE found domino effectContinue Reading
Many Docs Wrongly Prescribe Powerful Antibiotics: Study
Using these drugs incorrectly, such as for viruses, adds to problem of drug-resistant bacteriaContinue Reading
Rapid Test Detects HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibodies and HIV-1 Antigen
May help doctors diagnose AIDS-causing virus earlierContinue Reading
Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Potential for Blood Clots, Study Suggests
Researchers find tripled risk of leg blood clots, doubled odds of lung clotsContinue Reading
Early Discipline Tied to Less Use of Drugs, Alcohol in Teens
A program to help correct disruptive behavior at ages 7 to 9 seemed to make a difference through age 17Continue Reading
Probiotics Not Warranted for Seniors Taking Antibiotics: Study
No difference seen in diarrhea rates among those taking the supplementsContinue Reading
Earlier Acne Outbreaks May Be Caused by Earlier Puberty: Experts
New guidelines released to help doctors treat younger patients age-appropriatelyContinue Reading
First Vaccine Against 4 Flu Strains Ready to Ship
FDA has approved distribution of new seasonal influenza shot, Fluarix QuadrivalentContinue Reading
Metformin May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer Death, Researchers Say
Diabetic men using the drug had higher survival rates in cancer studyContinue Reading
Channel Blockers for Blood Pressure Linked to Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Association, not cause and effect, noted with long-term use by older womenContinue Reading
Antioxidant Supplements Don’t Help Women Get Pregnant: Review
Fertility clinic patients taking these products were no more likely to conceive, researchers sayContinue Reading
If Parents Ever Smoked, Teens May Be More Likely to Light Up
Study also shows influence of older siblingsContinue Reading