FDA Announces New Safety Measures for Narcotic Painkillers
2013-09-10
Label warnings designed to limit use of extended-release, long-acting drugs like OxycontinContinue Reading
Novel Drug Shows Promise for Early Stage Breast Cancer
2013-09-10
Perjeta might gain quick FDA approvalContinue Reading
Some Painkillers Tied to Certain Birth Defects in Study
2013-09-10
Overall risk of problems like spina bifida called low, but experts advise women to discuss prescription opioid use with doctorContinue Reading
Whooping Cough Risk Higher Among Kids Who Miss Vaccinations: Study
2013-09-09
It’s important to get all doses without delay, researchers sayContinue Reading
‘Tips From Smokers’ Campaign Beat Expectations
2013-09-09
Real-life depictions of tobacco’s devastating health consequences moved many Americans to quit, study foundContinue Reading
E-Cigarettes May Equal Nicotine Patches for Smoking Cessation
2013-09-07
In study, electronic devices had edge over patches for people still trying to cut downContinue Reading
Teens’ Use of E-Cigarettes Doubles in a Year: CDC
2013-09-05
Health officials worry the devices may cause more children to become addicted to tobacco products
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Psychotherapy a Powerful Tool to Fight Depression, Studies Show
2013-09-05
Cognitive behavioral therapy worked as well or better than antidepressants, other care at preventing depression or relapseContinue Reading
Antiviral Drug May Extend Brain Cancer Survival, Researchers Say
2013-09-04
But further studies needed before recommending Valcyte for treating glioblastomaContinue Reading
Young Americans’ Prescription Med Abuse Still Down: Report
2013-09-04
2012 national survey also found teens’ drinking, tobacco use dropped over decadeContinue Reading
Hepatitis B Vaccination Cuts Deaths From Liver Disease, Cancer: Study
2013-09-03
Taiwan study highlights need for vaccination for all, U.S. expert says
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All-in-One Pill May Be Effective Treatment for Heart Care
2013-09-03
International study shows cardiac patients more likely to take their drugs if they’re packaged togetherContinue Reading
New Drug Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes
2013-09-03
It appears to improve blood fat levels and may aid weight loss, researchers reportContinue Reading
Take Kids to Get Their Flu Shots Early, Experts Say
2013-09-02
The flu is unpredictable and people should not delay in vaccinating their children, new policy advisesContinue Reading