Kidney Injury During Surgery Tied to Risk of Heart Problems
2014-02-06
Study from Taiwan followed thousands of post-op patientsContinue Reading
Daily Aspirin May Guard Against Ovarian Cancer
2014-02-06
Study of almost 20,000 women found the drug lowered risk by 20 percentContinue Reading
Many U.S. Adults Not Getting Key Vaccines: CDC
2014-02-06
Little progress seen beyond shingles, HPV and Tdap vaccinations, researchers reportContinue Reading
Voice Changes May Follow ‘Nose Job’ in Some Patients
2014-02-06
Small study from Iran didn’t find speech problems, howeverContinue Reading
There’s Still Time to Get a Flu Shot
2014-02-05
Younger adults seem at risk this year, FDA saysContinue Reading
Blood Sugar Monitoring System Approved for Children
2014-02-04
However, device didn’t perform as well in kids as in adults, FDA saysContinue Reading
Decline of Antibiotic Use Among Kids Seems To Be Leveling Off: Study
2014-02-04
Ear infections most common reason for prescriptions in children under 6; trends vary by regionContinue Reading
Fatal Car Crashes Involving Pot Use Have Tripled in U.S., Study Finds
2014-02-04
Researchers note that increase included men and women, and all age groupsContinue Reading
Pregnancy and Pain Relievers
2014-02-04
Ibuprofen and naproxen do not increase a woman’s risk of miscarriage, according to new research.Continue Reading
More Pesticides Linked to Parkinson’s Risk
2014-02-03
Study also found that genes affect the level of riskContinue Reading
Ibuprofen, Aleve Won’t Raise Miscarriage Risk: Study
2014-02-03
However, NSAIDs should not be taken in third trimester of pregnancy, authors adviseContinue Reading
Avoid Antibiotics in Pill Form for ‘Swimmer’s Ear,’ New Guidelines Say
2014-02-03
Instead, use antibacterial or antibiotic eardrops, experts adviseContinue Reading
Gay Teen Boys More Likely to Use Muscle-Building Steroids: Survey
2014-02-03
They’re also reporting heavier use, possibly putting themselves at risk for harmful side effectsContinue Reading
HPV Shot Doesn’t Encourage Sexual Activity in Young Girls: Study
2014-02-03
Finding should reassure parents about the cervical cancer vaccine, doctors sayContinue Reading