Drug Approved to Help Prevent Preterm Birth
2011-02-04
Makena for women at risk of delivering earlyContinue Reading
Hallucinogens Legally Sold as 'Bath Salts' a New Threat
2011-02-04
These products can spur self-destructive ‘highs’ but are legal in most states, experts warnContinue Reading
Cancer on the Rise in Developing Countries: Report
2011-02-04
As economies grow, nations see increasing rates of lifestyle-related diseases, experts sayContinue Reading
Minorities With Severe Leg Blockages at Higher Risk of Amputation
2011-02-03
Study finds they tend to have lower incomes, seek care at smaller hospitalsContinue Reading
Gender Gap in Starting Doctor Pay Grows
2011-02-03
Disparity has increased since 1999, and researchers can’t explain whyContinue Reading
Burden of HIV Highest for Blacks, CDC Reports
2011-02-03
Increases in infection are due to complex social factors, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Antibiotic Helps Prevent Recurrence of Dangerous Gut Infection
2011-02-02
Fidaxomicin targets C.difficile but leaves most ‘good’ bacteria unharmed, researchers explainContinue Reading
United States Sees Record Drop in Teen Births From 2007-09
2011-02-02
Notable decreases found across all racial and ethnic groups, CDC saysContinue Reading
Take Safety Precautions in the Snow, Ice
2011-02-02
Winter weather may put many at risk for injuries, experts stressContinue Reading
Half of Adults Have Hypertension or High Cholesterol: CDC
2011-02-01
Many Americans with these conditions are not treated effectively, health officials sayContinue Reading
More Evidence Cancer Drug Avastin May Cause Harm
2011-02-01
Increased risk of death seen in review of 16 trialsContinue Reading
Look-and-Sound-Alike Names Account for Many Painkiller Prescription Errors
2011-02-01
Nurses and pharmacists should review every order, researchers sayContinue Reading
Blacks Still Hit Hardest by Cancer
2011-02-01
Report shows overall death rate has dropped, but still higher than other groupsContinue Reading