‘Super-Magnets’ Pose Rising Threat to Kids, Study Finds
2013-10-27
Ingestion of these magnets in desk toys, other items continues, pediatricians say
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Social Isolation Linked to More Pain After Hip Replacement
2013-10-26
Patients lacking social support at higher risk of ongoing pain 2 years after surgery, study foundContinue Reading
Too Few Kids Follow Bike Helmet Laws, Study Finds
2013-10-26
In L.A. County over 5-year period, 8 of 9 children who died in bike accidents weren’t wearing helmetsContinue Reading
FDA OKs New Hydrocodone Painkiller
2013-10-25
Decision comes one day after agency moved to limit abuse of powerful pain medsContinue Reading
Website Contractor to Lead HealthCare.gov Repair
2013-10-25
U.S. officials insist federal health exchange will work smoothly by end of NovemberContinue Reading
Extended-Release Hydrocodone Painkiller Approved
2013-10-25
For daily treatment of chronic pain
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Study Links Americans’ Low Fiber Intake to Higher Heart Risk
2013-10-25
Research looked at a decade of data from thousands of U.S. adultsContinue Reading
After Breast Cancer Surgery, Patient Assistance Programs Can Help
2013-10-25
Study found women who turned to these programs were more likely to receive other needed treatmentsContinue Reading
Are Today’s Artsy Kids Tomorrow’s Business Leaders?
2013-10-25
Study suggests arts and crafts participation in childhood raises odds of becoming inventor, entrepreneurContinue Reading
Ultrasound Device May Improve Emergency Stroke Care: Study
2013-10-25
In combination with a powerful clot-dissolving drug, the technology might help clear blocked arteriesContinue Reading
Brain-Imaging Drug Approved for Alzheimer’s Detection
2013-10-25
Vizamyl is used with PET scan to screen for signs of dementiaContinue Reading
Some ‘High-Risk’ Kidneys May Be Safe for Organ Transplant: Study
2013-10-25
Researchers followed-up on recipients of kidneys from deceased donorsContinue Reading
Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
2013-10-25
DEA urges Americans to dispose of painkillers and other unused meds at sites nationwideContinue Reading
FDA Urges Tighter Controls on Certain Prescription Painkillers
2013-10-24
Large supplies of often-abused drugs such as Vicodin should be harder to obtain, agency saysContinue Reading