Start Sleep Drug Lunesta at Lower Dose for Safety, FDA Says
2014-05-15
Agency points to studies showing daytime drowsiness that could interfere with drivingContinue Reading
Flame Retardants Common in Dust at Child Care Centers: Study
2014-05-15
In analysis of 40 California sites, all had chemicals indoors, with higher levels linked to foam furnitureContinue Reading
Study Probes Link Between Early Antibiotic Use, Asthma
2014-05-15
Infants given these meds may have both poor immunity and genetic risk for asthma, findings suggestContinue Reading
Some Prostate Cancer Patients Might Safely Delay Hormonal Therapy: Study
2014-05-14
Even if PSA levels are rising, postponing the treatment may boost quality of life without lowering survivalContinue Reading
Unneeded Cancer Care Is Rare, Study Finds
2014-05-14
Challenges belief that inappropriate treatments fuel health care costs, researcher saysContinue Reading
Stepped-Up Screening Would Uncover More Lung Cancers, Study Says
2014-05-14
But the scans and follow-up care would be expensiveContinue Reading
Could Certain Antidepressants Slow Alzheimer’s?
2014-05-14
Early study suggests Celexa, and other drugs in its class, might help, but many questions remainContinue Reading
FDA Asks Public to Join Battle Against Smoking by Children
2014-05-14
Reporting tobacco law violations helps keep cigarettes out of kids’ hands, agency saysContinue Reading
New Drug May Help Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Beyond Statins
2014-05-13
Injectable therapy shows promise in global trial but more study needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Osteoporosis Drugs’ Long-Term Use Needs More Research: FDA
2014-05-13
Review of bisphosphonates finds they work but optimum time for use remains unclear
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College Students’ Unhealthy Habits Can Mark Their Future
2014-05-13
Smoking, drinking, not eating right and not exercising will add up to future health woes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Pets Can Carry Same ‘Superbug’ Strains as Their Owners: Study
2014-05-13
But infection tends to originate in humans, so concern that your cat or dog has MRSA isn’t necessary, researchers sayContinue Reading
Lung Cancer Not on Many Women’s Radar: Survey
2014-05-13
Although lung cancer is biggest cancer killer, women believe breast cancer is a bigger concernContinue Reading
Wasteful Medicare Spending Topped $1.9 Billion in 1 Year: Study
2014-05-12
Analysis using 2009 data looked at 26 common but often unnecessary tests and proceduresContinue Reading