U.S. Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Highest in South: Study
2012-09-24
Seniors took more of these drugs during winter monthsContinue Reading
Researchers Propose Plan for Managing Drug Shortages
2012-09-24
Key components include fairness, need, transparencyContinue Reading
Prescription Drug Abuse Drops Among U.S. Young Adults
2012-09-24
Marijuana use on the rise, however, survey findsContinue Reading
Antibiotics in Childhood May Increase Bowel Disease Risk: Study
2012-09-24
But real-world risk still is low, experts sayContinue Reading
Year of Taking Risky Blood Thinners May Be Unnecessary After Stent Surgery
2012-09-20
Studies suggest it might be safe to stop double anti-platelet therapy soonerContinue Reading
Suicide Now Kills More Americans Than Car Crashes: Study
2012-09-20
Prevention efforts lowered traffic fatalities, more attention needed for suicide, experts sayContinue Reading
Can't Stop Eating M&Ms?
2012-09-20
New study of rats’ brains could hold a key to understanding overeating and obesityContinue Reading
Doctors Biased Against Drug Company Research, Study Finds
2012-09-19
Disregarding high-quality studies may prevent patients from accessing better treatmentsContinue Reading
More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations: Study
2012-09-19
Parents more likely to have requirements waived in states with easy or philosophical exemption policiesContinue Reading
Cooking-Oil Combo May Improve Blood Pressure
2012-09-19
Mixture of sesame and rice bran oils has heart-healthy effects, preliminary study suggestsContinue Reading
Drug Shows Promise Against Fragile X Syndrome, Possibly Autism
2012-09-19
Scientists say preliminary findings show it might help social withdrawalContinue Reading
FDA Warns Against Use of Diarrhea Drug From El Salvador
2012-09-19
Ingredient in Intestinomicina linked to serious health problems, including bone marrow toxicityContinue Reading
First Ultrasound to Spot Cancer in Dense Breasts Approved
2012-09-18
Mammography will help doctors decide which women should get new screenContinue Reading
More U.S. Kids Prescribed Off-Label Antipsychotics: Study
2012-09-18
Use is particularly high among children with ADHD or conduct disorder, study showsContinue Reading