New Diabetes Drug Seems Safe for Heart, Study Finds
2013-09-02
Onglyza study reflects new cautious approach to oversight of diabetes medicines, experts sayContinue Reading
Black Women Less Likely to Get HPV Vaccine: Study
2013-08-30
But they’re more likely to get cervical cancers caused by the virus, researcher saidContinue Reading
New Moms, the Obese Prone to Flu Complications, Analysis Finds
2013-08-30
But pregnant women not at high risk for problems, as previously thoughtContinue Reading
HPV Vaccination Rates Among Teens Still Lagging: CDC
2013-08-29
Doctors need to suggest it when recommending other vaccines for teens, researchers sayContinue Reading
Hundreds of Thousands of Teens Use Pot, Alcohol Each Day: Report
2013-08-29
‘Too many young people are still at risk,’ U.S. health official saysContinue Reading
Toddlers Can Die From Swallowing Parents’ Drug Detox Meds
2013-08-29
Buprenorphine responsible for 2,380 poison cases, 4 deaths in less than 3 years, study found
Continue Reading
Prescription Sleep Aids a Common Choice for American Insomnia
2013-08-29
More than 8.5 million adults reported using them, CDC researchers foundContinue Reading
Anti-Fungal Drug Not Tied to Most Birth Defects: Study
2013-08-28
But experts may still avoid prescribing fluconazole for pregnant women since it’s still linked to a rare heart defect
Continue Reading
Should Everyone Over 65 Take a Statin?
2013-08-28
Even seniors without known cardiovascular disease may benefit, study suggests, but expert opinions varyContinue Reading
Mental and Substance Disorders Major Cause of Nonfatal Illnesses
2013-08-28
Opioid dependence causes greatest health burden of all illicit drugs, study showsContinue Reading
Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment Tied to Higher Risk of Stomach Cancer in Study
2013-08-28
Chemo, radiation doses to the stomach found to raise oddsContinue Reading
New Drug Combo Helps Hard-to-Treat Hepatitis C
2013-08-27
NIH study focused largely on black patients, who haven’t fared as well with current treatmentsContinue Reading
Stomach Bug Vaccine for Infants Protects Entire Community: CDC
2013-08-27
Lower hospitalization rates for rotavirus infection seen in all age groups, researchers reportContinue Reading
U.S. Nursing Homes Reducing Use of Antipsychotic Drugs
2013-08-27
Program tackling over-prescription to dementia patients is working, government data suggestContinue Reading