FDA Panel Rejects Avastin for Breast Cancer
2011-06-29
In a unanimous vote, advisors say drug not effective and has dangerous side effectsContinue Reading
Pollution Took Heavy Toll at U.S. Beaches in 2010
2011-06-29
Closures, warnings at second-highest level in 21 years, environmental group saysContinue Reading
Low-Income Families Often Miss Out on Proper Nutrition
2011-06-28
Regular mealtimes, particularly breakfast, help promote healthier diets, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Hints at Why Heart Disease Is More Deadly for Blacks
2011-06-28
Culprit may be certain type of arterial plaque more common among blacks than whitesContinue Reading
FDA to Hear Appeal on Breast Cancer Drug
2011-06-28
Agency recommended last year against Avastin for disease that has spread to other body partsContinue Reading
New Crib Safety Rules to Take Effect
2011-06-28
Goal is to create a ‘safe environment’ for babies as they sleepContinue Reading
Exhausting Surf Rescues Don't Affect Lifeguards' CPR Skills
2011-06-25
Small Swedish study found that extreme exertion had no impact on lifesaving capabilityContinue Reading
FDA Urges Reduced Doses for Anemia Drugs
2011-06-25
Can increase risk of cardiovascular problems in patients with kidney disease, agency saysContinue Reading
Even One Glass of Beer, Wine Boosts Car Crash Risk: Study
2011-06-25
‘Buzzed’ drivers more likely to speed, neglect seat-belts and be in the striking vehicle, results showContinue Reading
Drug Use May Play Role in 25% of Driver Deaths, Study Finds
2011-06-25
Cocaine, amphetamines and pot each accounted for one-quarter of positive tests in victimsContinue Reading
Hospital Delays Tied to Racial Divide in Heart Attack Care
2011-06-23
Black Americans tend to go to centers that take longer to transfer patients for treatment, study findsContinue Reading
CDC Cites Benefits of Expanded HIV Testing Program
2011-06-23
Three-year initiative identified 18,432 people infected with AIDS-causing virusContinue Reading
Tainted Cocaine Tied to Severe Skin Reactions
2011-06-23
Up to 70% of cocaine in U.S. may be contaminated with drug meant for livestock, experts warnContinue Reading
German E. Coli Strain Especially Lethal, Studies Find
2011-06-23
This variant of the intestinal bug shows key changes that made it tougher to fightContinue Reading