FDA Moves to Head Off Shortages of 2 Cancer Drugs
2012-02-21
Methotrexate highly effective against childhood leukemia; Doxil treats ovarian cancerContinue Reading
FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again
2012-02-21
Drug previously rejected because of possible heart problems, birth defectsContinue Reading
Hepatitis C Now Kills More Americans Than HIV
2012-02-20
Middle-aged most often affected, and many are unaware they have been infected, CDC saysContinue Reading
15% of U.S. Surgeons Report Drinking Problems in Survey
2012-02-20
However, low response rates may put accuracy of results into questionContinue Reading
Fewer Melanoma Deaths in Counties With More Dermatologists
2012-02-20
Skin cancer death rates were higher in areas with more whites, insured people, study foundContinue Reading
Mexican-Americans' Diets Suffer as They Abandon Traditional Foods: Study
2012-02-20
Second- and third-generation immigrant teens eat fewer grains, beans, fruits and vegetables than teens born in MexicoContinue Reading
Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children
2012-02-20
Lack of access to health care, social stigma among reasons for treatment delays, study findsContinue Reading
Korlym Approved for Cushing's Syndrome
2012-02-20
Blocks effects of too much cortisol, the so-called ‘stress’ hormoneContinue Reading
Health Tip: Never Leave Kids in the Car
2012-02-20
Hyperthermia, a potentially dangerous elevation of body temperature, may resultContinue Reading
Bird Flu Studies Can Be Published After All: WHO
2012-02-20
Experts said security risk was outweighed by need to share findings on possible mutations by the virusContinue Reading
Good Football Helmet Fit Key to Preventing Brain Injuries
2012-02-17
But there’s no such thing as a concussion-proof helmet, studies showContinue Reading
Living to 100 May Be Tougher Than You Think
2012-02-17
Study suggests death rate keeps rising at same pace after age 80Continue Reading
More Neighborhood Bars Linked to Domestic Violence
2012-02-17
Study found more cases requiring emergency-room careContinue Reading
Illicit Drug Use May Be Driving Rise in Ectopic Pregnancies in Florida
2012-02-16
CDC says cases indicate need for earlier access to prenatal care, drug awarenessContinue Reading