Thigh Is Safer Vaccination Site Than Arm for Toddlers, Study Finds
2013-01-14
Children under 3 who received DTaP injection in leg muscle were less likely to need treatment for reactionContinue Reading
Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
2013-01-12
Preparation, caution can help keep elderly safe from injuries and illness related to seasonContinue Reading
Flu Widespread in 47 States, Vaccine ‘Moderately’ Effective: CDC
2013-01-11
Infections appear to be falling in the Southeast, where the virus first appearedContinue Reading
Safe Ways to Relieve Your Young Child’s Flu Symptoms
2013-01-11
Medications not intended for children younger than 4, expert saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Antibiotic Resistance Is Dangerous
2013-01-11
Some meds may no longer be effective against all germsContinue Reading
Kidneys Sometimes Removed Needlessly in Patients With Rare Genetic Disorder
2013-01-11
Tuberous sclerosis causes benign growths to form on organs that doctors can mistake for cancerContinue Reading
Blood Disorder Cases Tied to Prescription Painkiller Abuse
2013-01-10
Addicts crushed, dissolved and injected Opana ER pills, CDC saysContinue Reading
FDA: Lower Ambien’s Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
2013-01-10
Blood levels from nighttime dose remain too high the next morning, agency saysContinue Reading
Which Hospital Patients Need Drugs to Prevent Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
2013-01-10
New scoring system helps doctors decide when to prescribe antacidsContinue Reading
Prescription Painkillers Trail Only Marijuana in Abuse Rates, Report Shows
2013-01-10
Rising numbers of people seeking treatment for abuse of these pain drugs, federal officials sayContinue Reading
FDA Urges Studies on Safer Formulations of Narcotic Painkillers
2013-01-10
Agency believes changes would make these powerful drugs harder to abuseContinue Reading
IUD Might Ease Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Study Suggests
2013-01-09
Hormone-treated device improved quality of life, researchers reportContinue Reading
Flu Tightens Its Grip on U.S.
2013-01-09
Boston declares state of emergency; 18 flu-related deaths of children reported nationwideContinue Reading
Common Heart Drug Might Improve Lung Cancer Survival
2013-01-09
Beta blockers may slow the spread of the disease, researchers reportContinue Reading