First Test Approved to Help Detect Risk of Rare Brain Infection
2012-01-20
Among users of the drug TysabriContinue Reading
Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B
2012-01-20
Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study foundContinue Reading
Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys
2012-01-20
Research is part of U.S. military’s anti-bioterrorism effortsContinue Reading
Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems: Review
2012-01-20
Overall, lithium still ‘treatment of choice’ but docs urged to watch for and manage side effectsContinue Reading
Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer
2012-01-19
But laboratory finding on tumor suppression hasn’t been proven in real-world setting, researcher saidContinue Reading
Repeat Scans Urged for Head Injury When Blood Thinners Involved
2012-01-19
Italian study confirms recommendation for 2 CT scans 24 hours apart to detect bleeding in brainContinue Reading
1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills: Report
2012-01-19
But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts sayContinue Reading
Antidepressants Might Raise Fall Risk in Nursing Homes
2012-01-19
Residents with dementia taking so-called SSRIs seem to be at higher risk of injury, study suggestsContinue Reading
Melanoma Drug's Link to Other Skin Cancers Identified
2012-01-18
New study suggests ways around the risk for patientsContinue Reading
New Drug Combo for Hepatitis C Shows Promise
2012-01-18
Called ‘watershed’ research, study reports success with oral medsContinue Reading
Voraxaze Approved to Treat High Levels of Chemo Drug
2012-01-18
Blood amounts can rise due to kidney failureContinue Reading
Flu Season Off to Slow Start, So Far
2012-01-18
Relatively few cases reported, experts say, but that doesn’t mean a surge can’t happenContinue Reading
Vaccine Against Bacterial Meningitis Shows Promise
2012-01-18
Disease caused by the B strain can be deadlyContinue Reading
Health Tip: Limit Drug-Food Interactions
2012-01-18
Foods can affect both prescription and OTC medsContinue Reading