‘Wake-Up’ Cigarette May Raise Risk for Lung, Mouth Cancers
2013-04-06
Highest levels of cancer-linked substance found in blood of those who light up first thing in morningContinue Reading
Mental Illness a Frequent Cell Mate for Those Behind Bars
2013-04-06
Former inmate describes efforts to stay emotionally healthy after his releaseContinue Reading
Nearly 30 Percent of Americans Have High Blood Pressure: CDC
2013-04-04
While awareness has grown, experts say more people need treatment to prevent heart disease, strokeContinue Reading
Combo Therapy Helps Knock Out Fungal Meningitis
2013-04-03
Study found 2-drug treatment reduced death risk from cryptococcal meningitis by 40 percentContinue Reading
Is a Better Sleeping Pill on the Way?
2013-04-03
New type of med may eliminate grogginess, other side effects, study suggestsContinue Reading
Laser Therapy Switches Cocaine Addiction On, Off in Rats: Study
2013-04-03
Trials of the brain treatment planned for humans, but with electromagnetic stimulation insteadContinue Reading
Antidepressant Lessens Chemo-Related Pain
2013-04-02
Cymbalta shows positive effect on neuropathy in clinical trialContinue Reading
Experimental Staph Vaccine Fails to Work, Study Finds
2013-04-02
People who received it had similar infection rate, higher risk of staph-related death than othersContinue Reading
Tonsillectomy Might Be Worth It for Some Adults
2013-04-02
Finnish study found fewer sore throats after surgery, less time lost from work or schoolContinue Reading
Antihistamines Adding to Drug Pollution in Streams
2013-04-02
Study also found antibiotics and other drugs disruptive to water environmentContinue Reading
Chickenpox Shot Provides Long-Term Protection, Study Finds
2013-04-02
Effectiveness did not wane over 14 yearsContinue Reading
FDA Gives Nod to Longer Use of Nicotine Patch, Gum
2013-04-01
Little danger of addiction or abuse seen after years on the marketContinue Reading
Statin Side Effects Often Manageable: Study
2013-04-01
People who quit may do better with different type or dose of cholesterol-lowering drugsContinue Reading
Certain Steroids May Raise Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots
2013-04-01
Large study of glucocorticoid drugs did not find higher risk for former users, howeverContinue Reading