FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa
2012-02-22
Drug had been previously rejected because of concerns about possible heart problems, birth defectsContinue Reading
All U.S. Adults Should Get Whooping Cough Shot: Panel
2012-02-22
Would help protect infants, who are especially vulnerable to the diseaseContinue Reading
Aspirin as Good as Plavix for Poor Leg Circulation: Study
2012-02-21
Both work equally well in condition that causes pain while walkingContinue Reading
Study: No Significant Rise in Seizure Risk From Common Kids' Vaccine
2012-02-21
Immunizations protect children from life-threatening diseases, experts sayContinue Reading
Medtronic Stent Approved to Treat Coronary Artery Disease
2012-02-21
Including people with diabetesContinue Reading
FDA Moves to Head Off Shortages of 2 Cancer Drugs
2012-02-21
Methotrexate highly effective against childhood leukemia; Doxil treats ovarian cancerContinue Reading
Flu Shots for Pregnant Moms May Protect Babies
2012-02-21
Vaccinated moms-to-be in Bangladesh were less likely to deliver ‘too-small-for-age’ newbornsContinue Reading
Pig-to-Human 'Superbug' May Be Due to Animal Antibiotics
2012-02-21
Livestock-associated staph infection underscores potential health problem, researchers sayContinue Reading
FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again
2012-02-21
Drug previously rejected because of possible heart problems, birth defectsContinue Reading
Hepatitis C Now Kills More Americans Than HIV
2012-02-20
Middle-aged most often affected, and many are unaware they have been infected, CDC saysContinue Reading
Some Kids' Surgery Should Include Staph Screening: Study
2012-02-20
Antibiotic treatment prevented dangerous MRSA infectionContinue Reading
Korlym Approved for Cushing's Syndrome
2012-02-20
Blocks effects of too much cortisol, the so-called ‘stress’ hormoneContinue Reading
Age Doesn't Raise Complication Risk for Pregnancies With Donor Eggs
2012-02-17
Study found diabetes, hypertension, other risks comparable in women 42 and under, 50 and upContinue Reading
Faulty Dosing Device Prompts Recall of Infants' Tylenol
2012-02-17
SimpleMeasure system drew some consumer complaintsContinue Reading