Lupus Patients Face High Rehospitalization Rates
2014-08-11
Drugs that suppress the immune system make it harder to fight infection, study saysContinue Reading
Ebola Vaccine Trials Set to Begin in September
2014-08-11
‘Patient Zero’ thought to be 2-year-old who lived in village near 3 West African nationsContinue Reading
Ethicists Grapple With Tough Questions Over Release of Ebola Drugs
2014-08-11
As West African crisis gathers momentum, pressure is on to bring untested medicine to desperate patientsContinue Reading
Poorly Packed Lunches Can Cause Food Poisoning
2014-08-08
Health officials share tips for keeping perishables safeContinue Reading
Distracted Teen Drivers Often on Cellphone With Parent: Study
2014-08-08
Survey also finds that many text mom and dad from behind the wheelContinue Reading
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a ‘Public Health Emergency’
2014-08-08
Statement follows similar assessment by CDC earlier this weekContinue Reading
Millions Given Access to Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening: CDC
2014-08-07
Report details success of CDC program for women with limited health care accessContinue Reading
Some Home Tattoo Kits Recalled Due to Infection Risk
2014-08-07
FDA concerned some contaminated ink may still be used by professionals or at homeContinue Reading
Orbactiv Approved for Drug-Resistant Skin Infections
2014-08-07
Third such antibiotic sanctioned this yearContinue Reading
CDC Raises Ebola Outbreak Response to Highest Alert Status
2014-08-07
World Health Organization also mulling similar move as cases are reported in NigeriaContinue Reading
Children With Jailed Family Members More Likely to Have Poor Health Later
2014-08-06
Risk about 15 percent higher for those who grew up with incarcerated kin: studyContinue Reading
Fears of U.S. Ebola Outbreak Unwarranted, Experts Say
2014-08-06
Virus doesn’t transmit easily and medical care in United States is greatly superior to that in West AfricaContinue Reading
Speedy Delivery of Clot-Busting Drug Helps Stroke Patients Avoid Disability
2014-08-06
Big review of the data shows the power of tPA, and the necessity of quick treatmentContinue Reading
Hot Cars Can Quickly Prove Deadly for Kids
2014-08-05
Expert offers tips on protecting small passengers from heat-related tragediesContinue Reading