Genes May Dictate Teens’ Susceptibility to Heavy Smoking
2013-03-27
While many try cigarettes, genetics might explain who gets hooked, study suggestsContinue Reading
Poor ‘Health Literacy’ Keeps Patients From Taking Meds
2013-03-27
In study, adults with diabetes who didn’t grasp health info often skipped needed drugsContinue Reading
More Health Care Professionals Abusing Anesthesia Drug: Study
2013-03-26
Those using propofol more likely to be women, depressed or have history of abuse, researchers sayContinue Reading
Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds
2013-03-26
This under-the-tongue alternative to shots is used in Europe, but not approved in U.S.Continue Reading
Inhaler Approved for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
2013-03-25
Antibiotic device treats Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infectionsContinue Reading
Complications More Common Than Thought for Type of Hip Surgery
2013-03-25
Study looked at minimally invasive procedure to repair damage to inside of the jointContinue Reading
Flu Season Continues to Wind Down
2013-03-23
38 states reported minimal activity last week, CDC saysContinue Reading
Sports Gamblers Wrongly Bet on Their Sense of Control: Study
2013-03-23
Experience, knowledge of basketball won’t help their ‘March Madness’ record, researcher saysContinue Reading
Even a Little Pot Use Ups College Dropout Risk
2013-03-23
Second study found similar connection with other drugsContinue Reading
Antibiotic Linked to Heart Problems in COPD Patients
2013-03-23
Study looked at clarithromycin use for lung conditions, but didn’t prove cause-and-effectContinue Reading
Dotarem Approved for Nervous System MRIs
2013-03-21
Contrast agent helps doctors view brain and spineContinue Reading
Man Dies After Parasitic Worms Invade Lungs
2013-03-20
Steroid treatment for inflammatory disorder may have spurred ‘hyperinfection,’ report saysContinue Reading
Woman’s Tea Addiction Led to Loss of Teeth, Bone Problems
2013-03-20
Extreme levels of fluoride from daily consumption of a concentrated brew caused pain, brittle teethContinue Reading
Study: Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy May Not Affect Baby’s Growth
2013-03-20
Psychiatrist says untreated depression has health consequences for mother, babyContinue Reading