Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Don't Boost Local Crime: Study
2012-06-06
No rise in violent or property crime seen in Sacramento, Calif., neighborhoodsContinue Reading
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Risks Seem to Outweigh Gains for Many: Study
2012-06-05
Cases of gastrointestinal, cerebral bleeding higher than expected, except for diabeticsContinue Reading
Some Prisoners Misuse Antibiotic Ointments: Study
2012-06-05
Using topical medicines for grooming could lead to drug-resistant bacteria, researchers sayContinue Reading
Little Short-Term Risk of Repeat Bout of Shingles, Study Finds
2012-06-05
Seniors were unlikely to have recurrence of painful skin condition, researchers foundContinue Reading
'Uncertainty' Remains Over Supply of Key Cancer Drugs
2012-06-04
While shortage of generics has eased, more must be done to prevent future shortfalls, experts sayContinue Reading
Ginseng Capsules Seem to Ease Cancer-Related Fatigue
2012-06-04
Study found herb worked better than sham treatment, but only after about 2 monthsContinue Reading
Antidepressant Cymbalta Might Ease Chemo-Linked Pain
2012-06-04
Drug could be first effective treatment for tingling, numbness of peripheral neuropathy, study findsContinue Reading
Novel Drugs Show Early Promise Against Several Cancers
2012-06-04
Immune system therapies tested on advanced melanoma, kidney or lung tumors; side effects seenContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Certain Breast Cancers
2012-06-04
HER-2 positive patients survived longer on new med than those getting standard treatment, study saysContinue Reading
Combination Drug, Chemo May Extend Life of Colon Cancer Patients
2012-06-04
Research supports second-line treatment with Avastin and chemotherapy in advanced-stage diseaseContinue Reading
Long-Term Side Effects Key When Cancer Patients Choose Drugs
2012-06-04
In 5-month study of people with kidney cancer, one medicine was
strongly preferredContinue Reading
Many Americans Taking Too Much Acetaminophen
2012-06-01
Study finds many people take 8 to 12 capsules daily, putting them at risk for liver damageContinue Reading
Smokers Have Higher Surgical Costs, More Complications: Study
2012-06-01
But former smokers were no different than nonsmokers, results showedContinue Reading
Heart Rhythm Disorder May Raise Older Women's Stroke Risk
2012-06-01
Added risk from atrial fibrillation was higher than that of men with the same condition, study findsContinue Reading