Parent's Fears Deprive Some Asthmatics of Flu Shot: Study
2011-05-17
Those who shun shots also less likely to know that flu can trigger breathing ills, survey findsContinue Reading
FDA Panels to Weigh Dosing Labels for Kids' OTC Fever Relievers
2011-05-17
Might better protect those under 2 who use products like Children’s Tylenol, experts sayContinue Reading
New Drug Extends Life a Bit in Advanced Prostate Cancer
2011-05-16
Zytiga lengthened survival to 14.8 months, versus 10.9 months for men taking placebo, study saysContinue Reading
Victrelis Approved for Chronic Hepatitis C
2011-05-16
In combination with two other drugsContinue Reading
Kids Taking ADHD Drugs at Low Risk for Heart Problems: Study
2011-05-16
But industry-sponsored study doesn’t allay fears, one expert saysContinue Reading
FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Hepatitis C
2011-05-14
Victrelis appears to clear the body of the liver-damaging virus quicker than standard medicinesContinue Reading
Early HIV Drug Therapy Protects Sex Partners From Virus
2011-05-12
Infection rate fell by 96% if infected individual took antiretroviral meds sooner rather than later, study foundContinue Reading
Ecstasy Use May Make Brain Less Efficient
2011-05-12
Findings suggest changes could be permanent, researcher saysContinue Reading
Study Finds No Link Between XMRV Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2011-05-12
Researchers say patients should ‘reconsider’ taking antiretroviralsContinue Reading
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Reported in San Diego: CDC
2011-05-12
5 cases among gay or bisexual men highlight need for surveillance, experts sayContinue Reading
ADHD Drug Shortage Has Patients, Parents Scrambling
2011-05-12
Switching from one med to another isn’t always an option, experts noteContinue Reading
Bedbugs May Transmit Drug-Resistant Bacteria
2011-05-11
Impoverished communities likely most at risk, researchers warnContinue Reading
Anemia Drug May Worsen Heart Attacks
2011-05-10
Study finds Procrit offers no cardiac protection, may increase risk after acute attackContinue Reading
Drug Therapy for Artery Disease Underused, Study Says
2011-05-10
Before receiving heart stent, fewer than half of patients found to be on recommended medicationsContinue Reading