Hepatitis E Vaccine Appears Safe, Effective
2010-08-23
Ongoing research suggests it’s a potent form of protection against infectionContinue Reading
Sham Acupuncture for Knee Arthritis as Effective as the Real Therapy
2010-08-20
Substantial relief found with both sham, traditional Chinese acupuncture, researchers findContinue Reading
Drug Appears to Prolong Survival in Stomach Cancer Patients
2010-08-20
But experts question whether high cost of treatment can be justifiedContinue Reading
More U.S. Teens Get Recommended Vaccines
2010-08-19
CDC sees rise in shots against meningitis, whooping coughContinue Reading
Teen Survey Finds Gangs, Drugs Common in U.S. Schools
2010-08-19
Over one-quarter of respondents say both problems infect their school environmentContinue Reading
Many With Chronic Pain Get Inadequate Relief, Study Finds
2010-08-18
Black patients likely to be prescribed fewer meds and women get lower doses, research showsContinue Reading
Trial Therapy Improves Melanoma Survival
2010-08-18
While gain was small, it marks notable advance against this deadly disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Antibiotic Sponges Don't Benefit Heart Surgery Patients: Study
2010-08-17
U.S. research finds no improvement in infection rates during trialContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Medication Use
2010-08-16
Study finds reduced drug and health care costs may make surgery a cost-effective alternative for someContinue Reading
Ella Emergency Contraceptive Approved
2010-08-16
Intended to inhibit or delay ovulationContinue Reading
FDA Approves Emergency Contraceptive
2010-08-14
Called ‘ella,’ drug delays ovulation, but opponents say it’s another abortion pillContinue Reading
Human Meds Are Pets' Biggest Poisoning Danger
2010-08-13
Pill-popping pups prompt many calls to ASPCA’s poison control centerContinue Reading
Experts Predict 'Normal' H1N1 Flu Season This Year
2010-08-13
Virus will most likely return but not be any more virulent, they addContinue Reading
Generics As Good As Costly Blood Pressure Meds, Study Finds
2010-08-13
Plus, fewer deaths seen in group taking no-brand-name diuretics after 8 to 13 yearsContinue Reading