Drug Abuse Treatment Rates on the Rise: U.S. Report
2010-12-29
A 15% drop for alcohol abuse while cases of marijuana, prescription painkiller abuse riseContinue Reading
Genetic Trait May Predict Cocaine Sensitivity
2010-12-28
Whites with gene variant more susceptible to drug abuse, but further research needed, study findsContinue Reading
Lupus Treatment May Soon Take Leap Forward
2010-12-26
For first time in half-century, new drug awaits approval for autoimmune diseaseContinue Reading
Flu Activity Low So Far, But More Cases to Come: CDC
2010-12-23
Already two children younger than 5 have died this seasonContinue Reading
Placebos Work — Even if Patients Are in on the Secret
2010-12-22
Bowel patients informed they were taking fake pills still experienced symptom reliefContinue Reading
New Anti-Clotting Drug May Work Better After Hip Replacement
2010-12-22
In clinical trial, apixaban was linked to fewer blood clots than commonly used older drugContinue Reading
Gardasil Approval Expanded to Include Anal Cancer
2010-12-22
Among people aged 9 to 26Continue Reading
Health Tip: Help Prevent Antibiotic Resistance
2010-12-22
Don’t take them when unnecessaryContinue Reading
Does 'Club Drug' Ecstasy Have Therapeutic Value?
2010-12-21
Small studies suggest it boosts ability to socialize, and may help people with PTSD, autism or schizophreniaContinue Reading
Device Approved for Dangerous Vessel Bulge
2010-12-21
Endurant stent graft treats aneurysm in abdominal aortaContinue Reading
Study Adds to Evidence That Rituximab Slows Lymphoma Symptoms
2010-12-21
Whether benefits outweigh cost of treatment sparks debateContinue Reading
Guidelines Eased for Patients With Irregular Heartbeats
2010-12-20
More lenient management safe for many with atrial fibrillation, experts sayContinue Reading
Heartburn Drugs May Raise Pneumonia Risk
2010-12-20
One of every 200 hospital patients taking acid-suppressing meds will develop pneumonia, study findsContinue Reading
Rash Due to Lung Cancer Drug May Be Linked to Better Survival
2010-12-20
More study urged on skin reaction from Erbitux seen in non-small cell lung cancer patientsContinue Reading