Breast Cancer Radiation Has Long-Term Heart Effects: Study
2013-03-13
But expert says cancer-fighting benefits outweigh heart-disease risksContinue Reading
Don’t Give ADHD Meds to Undiagnosed Kids, Experts Urge
2013-03-13
Neurologists say some doctors are prescribing these drugs as a way to boost school performanceContinue Reading
Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot’s Effectiveness
2013-03-13
When people fail to make enough white blood cells the vaccine is less protective, study findsContinue Reading
Lymphoseek Approved to Help Locate Lymph Nodes
2013-03-13
Among people with certain cancersContinue Reading
Study Confirms Slight Rise in Paralysis Risk After Swine Flu Shot
2013-03-13
Less than 2 ‘excess’ cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome found per 1 million vaccinationsContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Meds Not That Helpful for Depression: Study
2013-03-12
These drugs, meant for other conditions, come with side effects including weight gainContinue Reading
FDA Renews Heart-Risk Warning for Antibiotic
2013-03-12
Some may develop fatal heart rhythms when taking azithromycin, agency saysContinue Reading
Lung Transplant Hazard May Rise With Obese Recipients, Smoking Donors
2013-03-12
Study found more ‘primary graft dysfunction,’ which is tied to higher death riskContinue Reading
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise, Study Finds
2013-03-11
While not a ‘wonder drug,’ medication may help slow memory loss, researcher saysContinue Reading
Viagra, Aliskiren Not Helpful for Heart Failure After All: Studies
2013-03-11
Results surprise, disappoint scientistsContinue Reading
Angioplasty Safe in Hospitals Without On-Site Heart Surgery Services
2013-03-11
Outcomes for non-emergency coronary procedure were similar among hospitals in Massachusetts studyContinue Reading
Daily Aspirin Linked to Lower Risk for Deadly Skin Cancer in Women
2013-03-11
Large study found up to 30 percent reduced odds of developing melanomaContinue Reading
More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes
2013-03-11
Vaccine still recommended, although it appears to weaken after fifth dose, study findsContinue Reading
Abdominal ‘Chemo Bath’ May Extend Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients
2013-03-11
Long-term study found women who received ‘intraperitoneal’ treatment lived about a year longerContinue Reading