Newer Drug Seems Better at Controlling Lupus Kidney Complication
Serious adverse events less likely with mycophenolate mofetil, too, study findsContinue Reading
Older ER Patients Less Likely to Get Pain Meds, Data Shows
Researchers say doctors may fear side-effects in the elderlyContinue Reading
Jakafi Approved for Rare Bone-Marrow Disease
First drug in U.S. sanctioned for myelofibrosisContinue Reading
Southeast U.S. Still Using High Levels of Antibiotics, Study Shows
But overall, use of antibiotics fell nationwide about 12% between 1999 and 2007Continue Reading
Side Effects May Spur Men to Drop Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
Weight gain, loss of sex drive common complaints, study findsContinue Reading
Women, Younger Men Under-Treated Before Heart Attack: Study
Older males more likely to get preventive medications, researchers sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Why Antibiotic Resistance Is Serious
It can lead to life-threatening infectionsContinue Reading
High Doses of Statins Tied to Less Arterial Plaque in Study
Two-thirds of patients given high-dose Crestor or Lipitor had reduced buildup in vessel wallsContinue Reading
Whole-Body Vibration Doesn't Build Bone After All: Study
No benefit seen in high-risk postmenopausal womenContinue Reading
Heart Patients Using Vitamins May Take Meds Improperly
Many unaware that dietary supplements reduce effectiveness of warfarin, study showsContinue Reading
No Benefit From Niacin for Heart Patients in Study
The vitamin may increase stroke risk, researchers findContinue Reading
Smart Kids More Likely to Try Illicit Drugs as Young Adults
High IQ at age 5 or 10 linked to raised risk of illegal drug use by age 30, study findsContinue Reading
Cholesterol Drug Shows Promise in Early Research
If proven, it could cut bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, but more study neededContinue Reading