New Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Promising in Early Trial
2011-11-01
Experimental drug, ocrelizumab, reduced active brain lesions in study patientsContinue Reading
Many Parents Skipping Kids' Shots, Putting Other Kids at Risk
2011-10-31
In California study, 1 in 5 children at some schools intentionally unvaccinated, raising concernsContinue Reading
Obama Acts to Ease U.S. Drug Shortages
2011-10-31
Executive order signed in response to tripling of prescription drug shortagesContinue Reading
Prevention Is Key for Fall Asthma Flare-Ups in Kids
2011-10-30
The best way to avoid asthma attacks is to avoid the triggers that cause them, experts sayContinue Reading
Some People With Alzheimer's Take Conflicting Drugs
2011-10-28
Common medications might block action of dementia drugs like AriceptContinue Reading
Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
2011-10-28
People with Lynch syndrome, a hereditary form of cancer, might benefit from 2 tablets a day: studyContinue Reading
HPV Vaccine Might Help Prevent Anal Cancers: Study
2011-10-26
Research in gay and bisexual men suggests it reduces infections, lesionsContinue Reading
Experimental Psoriasis Drug Bests Older Treatment
2011-10-26
Majority treated had 75 percent improvement in skin symptoms, study findsContinue Reading
National Drug Take-Back Day Scheduled for Saturday
2011-10-26
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration aims to keep unused medicines away from abusersContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine Isn't Foolproof
2011-10-26
Analysis found it only protected healthy adults 60 percent of the timeContinue Reading
Pot Can Mimic Brain Changes Seen in Schizophrenia
2011-10-25
Rats given a marijuana-like drug showed disrupted communications between brain regions, or ‘cognitive chaos’Continue Reading
Genes Could Highlight Plavix Users at Clot Risk After Stent
2011-10-25
Three gene types in heart patients and certain medications affected risk of dangerous clotsContinue Reading
Drug-Resistant Infections in Hospitals May Be Less Deadly Than Thought
2011-10-25
Study found patient’s overall health, injury severity more likely to determine survivalContinue Reading