FDA Advises Against Avastin as Treatment for Breast Cancer
2010-12-16
But patients won’t be affected for now, FDA saysContinue Reading
U.S. Spending Millions to See if Herbs Truly Work
2010-12-16
Research aims to remove the mystery around popular dietary supplementsContinue Reading
'Tainted' Supplement Makers May Face Prosecution: FDA
2010-12-15
Move follows reports of injuries or death from synthetic steroids, other productsContinue Reading
Moderate Drinkers at Higher Risk of Amphetamine Abuse?
2010-12-14
Study suggests they are more vulnerable than light drinkersContinue Reading
Spirituality May Boost Success for Alcoholics Anonymous
2010-12-14
Religious aspect plus social, psychological support seems to help beat addiction, study suggestsContinue Reading
Marijuana Use Up Among Eighth Graders
2010-12-14
National report finds they’re also turning to other illicit drugs, but drinking among teens is downContinue Reading
Once-Daily Dose Approved for Prezista
2010-12-14
Anti-HIV drug sanctioned in combination with ritonavirContinue Reading
What’s Good for Heart May Also Be Good for Brain
2010-12-13
High ‘good’ cholesterol seems to protect against Alzheimer’s disease, study findsContinue Reading
Certain Drug Combinations May Beat Back Aggressive Breast Cancer
2010-12-10
Combined treatments appear more effective than any one drug or chemotherapy alone against HER-2 tumors, researchers reportContinue Reading
Bone Drug Zometa Flops Overall as Breast Cancer Treatment
2010-12-09
But effect in breast cancer survivors 5 years past menopause deserves further study, researchers sayContinue Reading
Even One Cigarette Can Prove Lethal, U.S. Surgeon General Says
2010-12-09
Her report emphasizes smoking’s immediate, powerful effects on lungs, heartContinue Reading
Certain Breast Cancer Drugs Linked With Heart Risks in Older Women
2010-12-09
Study finds long-term use of aromatase inhibitors could up the odds slightlyContinue Reading
40 Million in U.S. Driving Drunk or Drugged
2010-12-09
Most are aged 16 to 25, a new federal study findsContinue Reading
Changes to Flex Spending Accounts Could Hurt Consumers
2010-12-08
Come Jan. 1, most over-the-counter drugs will no longer be eligible for pre-tax paymentContinue Reading