Pill-Splitting Potentially Perilous, Study Suggests
2011-01-13
Even slight variations in weight can be dangerous with certain meds, researcher saysContinue Reading
Falls as Serious for Elderly as Stroke, Heart Attack: Experts
2011-01-13
New guidelines say exercise, intervention essential to help those at risk maintain balance, strengthContinue Reading
Antibiotics Can Ease Kids' Ear Infections, Studies Show
2011-01-12
Symptoms clear up sooner, more often with treatment, researchers findContinue Reading
Report Alleges Money Motivated Doctor Behind Autism-Vaccine Scare
2011-01-12
Disgraced physician had various schemes to profit from study’s aftermath, according to investigationContinue Reading
Certain Painkillers Appear to Boost Odds for Heart Attack
2011-01-12
But absolute risk from NSAIDs is small and doesn’t outweigh benefits for many patients, expert saysContinue Reading
Not All Heart Failure Drugs Boost Survival Equally
2011-01-11
Comparison study found patients taking candesartan outlived those on losartanContinue Reading
Shingles Vaccine Looks Like a Safe Bet for Seniors: Study
2011-01-11
Although not perfect, the shot will protect many older folks, researchers sayContinue Reading
Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Adults
2011-01-11
Chance of bone breaks varies by specific medication taken, study findsContinue Reading
Statins May Be Harmful After Stroke
2011-01-10
But researchers suggest it depends on location of the brain bleed in the brainContinue Reading
People Who Recovered From H1N1 Offer Clues to Better Vaccine
2011-01-10
They appeared to develop antibodies against many strains, study findsContinue Reading
Treating Latent TB After 65 Raises Serious Side-Effect Risk
2011-01-10
Likelihood of hospitalization increases with age, researchers sayContinue Reading
Abstral Approved for Adults With Cancer Pain
2011-01-10
Opioid drug to be distributed via program to deter misuseContinue Reading
Rabid Stray Dog Spurs Shots for Shelter Workers: Report
2011-01-07
Case in which 36 dogs were euthanized puts spotlight on need to vaccinate pets, CDC saysContinue Reading
No Surgery for Moderate Tonsillitis, New Guidelines Say
2011-01-06
Experts draft standards to help doctors identify, manage tonsillectomy patientsContinue Reading