For One Woman, HPV Vaccine Was a ‘No-Brainer’
2013-01-02
Deb McAlister got the shot for her two granddaughters to shield them from cervical cancerContinue Reading
Prenatal Antidepressants Don’t Raise Fetal, Infant Death Risk: Study
2013-01-02
But doctors, moms-to-be should still approach drugs known as SSRIs with caution, researchers sayContinue Reading
People May Skip Generic Pills if Color Differs From Brand-Name Drug
2013-01-02
Study found patients on anti-seizure meds were less likely to refill such prescriptionsContinue Reading
Economic Conditions at Birth Linked to Behavior in Teen Years
2013-01-01
Being born during a time of chronic unemployment may boost odds of juvenile delinquency, study saysContinue Reading
Genes Linked to Effectiveness of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
2012-12-28
A certain genetic trait limits how well the drug will work, research suggestsContinue Reading
Surgery May Not Be Needed for Ruptured Achilles Tendon
2012-12-28
Review found equal long-term recovery in patients who followed specific rehab programContinue Reading
Drug May Help Women Who Quit Smoking Avoid Weight Gain
2012-12-27
Those who added naltrexone to smoking cessation therapy put on fewer pounds, study saysContinue Reading
Lifestyle Affects Outcome of Peripheral Artery Procedure: Study
2012-12-26
Taking aspirin, statins and not smoking helps people with blocked leg arteries avoid complicationsContinue Reading
Varizig Approved to Treat Chickenpox Symptoms
2012-12-21
Within four days of exposureContinue Reading
Tamiflu Approval Expanded to Include Infants Under Age 1
2012-12-21
First approved in 1999 for adults with fluContinue Reading
Gattex Approved for Short Bowel Syndrome
2012-12-21
Provides nutrition for people with surgically removed intestineContinue Reading
Inconsistency Seen in Safety Labeling for Generic Drugs
2012-12-21
Although warnings are supposed to match brand-name equivalents, researchers found many variationsContinue Reading
FDA Panel Recommends Against 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2012-12-21
Safety was a concern, and only some patients got relief from the treatmentContinue Reading
FDA Panel Recommends Against 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2012-12-21
Safety was a concern, and only some patients got relief from the treatmentContinue Reading