New Drug Promising for Advanced Thyroid Cancer
2010-09-19
But results of early trial will need to be confirmed, expert saysContinue Reading
For Ex-Smokers, Some Cigarette Cravings May Never Leave
2010-09-17
Urges triggered by watching others smoke may actually increase with time, study findsContinue Reading
Three Cardiac Resynchronization Defibrillators Approved for New Use
2010-09-17
Only for certain heart failure patients, agency notesContinue Reading
Pregnant Women Urged to Get Flu Shot
2010-09-17
Public health organizations ask care providers to recommend vaccination for moms-to-beContinue Reading
Aggressive Kids With ADHD May Not Need Antipsychotic Meds
2010-09-17
Study suggests judicious tweaking of stimulant drugs, plus psychotherapy, may be enoughContinue Reading
Use of Marijuana, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine on Rise in U.S.
2010-09-16
Experts blame recession, growing acceptance of potContinue Reading
Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain High in U.S.
2010-09-16
Coverage for most routine shots at or over 90%, CDC report showsContinue Reading
Severe Acne May Increase Suicidal Thoughts in Teens
2010-09-16
Researchers in Norway say depression seems to stem from skin problem itself, not acne medsContinue Reading
Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
2010-09-16
But experts don’t recommend taking aspirin for that reason aloneContinue Reading
Placebo Pill Gives Boost to Some Women's Sex Drive
2010-09-16
Researchers were surprised at how strong the effect wasContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Bone Marrow Disorder
2010-09-15
Patients with myelofibrosis experienced some relief from symptoms, inflammation, ongoing study foundContinue Reading
Anemia Drugs Could Pose Threat to Some Kidney Patients
2010-09-15
Study finds ‘poor responders’ to meds like Aranesp at higher risk for heart trouble, deathContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Divided on Whether to Ban Diet Drug Meridia
2010-09-15
Signs of heart and stroke risks prompt some panelists to call for new warnings and restricted distributionContinue Reading
Mental Illness Stigma Hard to Shake, Survey Finds
2010-09-15
Awareness campaigns have helped educate public, but discrimination continues, experts sayContinue Reading