Two Methods Help Prevent Infections After Surgery
2010-01-06
Nasal swabs, skin washes with antiseptics improve odds, studies showContinue Reading
Insect Cells Instead of Eggs for Swine Flu Vaccine?
2010-01-06
Novel method is faster and avoids allergy issues, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Approaches Could Bring Better Depression Treatments
2010-01-05
Research suggests current meds aren’t always reaching correct targets in the brainContinue Reading
Key Protein May Fight Cocaine Addiction
2010-01-05
In rats, bacterial enzyme reduced dependency, prevented overdosesContinue Reading
Severely Depressed Gain Most from Antidepressants
2010-01-05
But that’s no reason to avoid meds for more moderate cases, expert saysContinue Reading
U.S. Spending on Health Care Slowed in 2008
2010-01-05
National cost still reached $2.3 trillion, government report showsContinue Reading
Using Kitchen Spoons Ups Risk of Dosing Errors
2010-01-04
Researchers recommend sticking with measuring devices that come with medicinesContinue Reading
Without Chickenpox Shot, Kids' Risk Rises Ninefold
2010-01-04
Vaccine’s success at curbing disease has led to false sense of security, experts sayContinue Reading
More Toddlers, Young Children Given Antipsychotics
2010-01-04
Researchers question the ‘worrisome’ trendContinue Reading
Most Depressed Adults Going Without Treatment
2010-01-04
Mexican Americans most likely to get no treatment or be undertreated, study findsContinue Reading
Experimental Drug May Help in Brain, Prostate Cancers
2010-01-04
Study finds that imetelstat targets mechanism that allows cancer cells to divideContinue Reading
Health Tip: Getting a Nasal Vaccine for Flu
2010-01-04
Some should consult a doctor firstContinue Reading
New Childhood Vaccines Schedules Released
2010-01-04
Changes reflect H1N1 recommendations, suggest HPV vaccine for boysContinue Reading
Health Care Reform, Swine Flu Top Health News for 2009
2010-01-01
Furor over cancer screening changes and lifting of embryonic stem cell ban also grabbed headlinesContinue Reading