Health Highlights: March 30, 2010
2010-03-30
- Obama Signs Bill Finalizing Health-Care Reform
- Patents on Breast, Ovarian Cancer Genes Struck Down
- Health Premiums Likely to Increase for Young Adults: Analysis
- FDA Panel Examines Menthol Cigarettes
Health Highlights: March 29, 2010
2010-03-29
- FDA Scientists Go Public With CT Scan Concerns
- Experts to Review WHO Swine Flu Response
- Iraq Violence Affects Children’s Height: Study
- New Test for Human Growth Hormone in Athletes
Health Highlights: March 26, 2010
2010-03-26
- Don’t Drink Raw Milk: FDA
- Congress Approves Reworked Health Reform Bill
- Fake Weight-Loss Drugs Lead to Charges
- Pfizer Faces $142 Million Penalty
Health Highlights: March 25, 2010
2010-03-25
- Swine Flu a Threat to Pregnant Women: Study
- Pregnancy, Childbirth Top Reasons for Women’s Hospitalizations
- Retirees Need $250,000 for Medical Expenses: Study
- Exercise, Healthier Diet Could Prevent Breast Cancers
Health Highlights: March 24, 2010
2010-03-24
- Obama Reaffirms Abortion Funding Restrictions
- Genzyme Faces FDA Oversight
- Many Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Don’t Offer Disease Screening
- Infantino Baby Slings Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard
- Bill Aims to Reduce Junk Food in U.S. Schools
- NIMH Chief Targets Ties Between Psychiatrists, Drug Industry
Health Highlights: March 23, 2010
2010-03-23
- Sickle Cell Disease Tied to Other Health Problems: Study
- Developing Nations to Receive Pneumonia Vaccines
- Republican State AG’s Sue Feds Over Health Reform
- New Health-Reform Law Requires Calorie Info on Menus
Health Highlights: March 22, 2010
2010-03-22
- EPA to Tighten Drinking Water Rules
- PepsiCo Promises Less Sodium, Fat, Sugar in Products
- FDA to Review Menaflex Knee Repair Implant
- Women In Certain Countries Prefer Hunks: Study
- March Madness Good Time for Vasectomy: Doctors
Health Highlights: March 19, 2010
2010-03-19
- FDA to Review Menaflex Knee Repair Implant
- Women In Certain Countries Prefer Hunks: Study
- March Madness Good Time for Vasectomy: Doctors
- Radioactive Thyroid Cancer Patients a Threat: Report
- Arizona Drops Children’s Health Insurance Program
Health Highlights: March 18, 2010
2010-03-18
- Loneliness Boosts Blood Pressure
- More Multigenerational Households in U.S.
- Blood Infections Boost Hospital Costs
- Significant Decline in Reported TB Cases: CDC
- Graco Harmony High Chairs Recalled
- Traumatic Brain Injury Major Cause of Death in U.S.
- EPA to Tighten Flea, Tick Product Regulations
- Kraft Reduces Salt in Food Products
- California May Ban Smoking in State Parks
- Philadelphia VA Center Fined for Radiation Treatment Errors
Health Highlights: March 17, 2010
2010-03-17
- Many Cleansers Ineffective Against Noroviruses: Study
- Family of Late Actor John Ritter Puts Spotlight on Lethal Heart Problem
- U.K. Hospitals Should Allow Sitting on Patient Beds: Doctor
- FDA Cites Companies for Unapproved Nitroglycerin Tablets
- Reports of Pine Nut Syndrome Increasing
Health Highlights: March 16, 2010
2010-03-16
- FDA Cites Companies for Unapproved Nitroglycerin Tablets
- Reports of Pine Nut Syndrome Increasing
- Michelle Obama Speaks to Food Makers
- Drug Combo Reduces Heart Patients’ Risk of Bleeding Ulcers
- Study Links Early Baldness, Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk
Health Highlights: March 15, 2010
2010-03-15
- Boston Scientific Recalls Heart Defibrillators
- Mitral Valve Clip Effective: Study
- High Lead Levels in Some Indian Food Spices: Study
- Another Court Finds No Link Between Vaccines, Autism
Health Highlights: March 12, 2010
2010-03-12
- Another Court Finds No Link Between Vaccines, Autism
- Infant Slings Linked to Deaths
- Settlement in Ground Zero Lawsuit
- Rudolph Bracelets Have High Levels of Cadmium: CPSC