Officials See Uptick in H1N1 Swine Flu Cases
2010-03-29
New activity reported in southeastern U.S.; health officials still urge vaccinationsContinue Reading
Minority Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D
2010-03-29
Low levels can lead to serious health problems, experts sayContinue Reading
MRI Beats X-Ray for Spotting Fractures in ER
2010-03-26
Accurate diagnosis of hip, pelvic breaks cuts costs, speeds treatment, expert saysContinue Reading
Zyclara Approved to Treat Pre-Cancerous Skin Condition
2010-03-26
Some 10 million Americans have actinic keratosesContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Urge Stricter Regulation of Tanning Beds
2010-03-26
Citing skin-cancer risk, experts recommend potential ban on use by people under 18, among other measuresContinue Reading
Mexican Americans Have Low Rates of Calling for Stroke Help
2010-03-25
People who live alone and women also less likely to call 9-1-1, research showsContinue Reading
Xifaxan Approved for People With Liver Disease
2010-03-25
To treat disorder that affects brain functionContinue Reading
Topical Drugs May Pollute Waterways
2010-03-25
Showering can release pharmaceuticals into the environment, experts warnContinue Reading
Teens Take Risks Just for Kicks
2010-03-25
They may ignore safety for the thrill of a ‘lucky’ escape, experts sayContinue Reading
FDA Panel Weighs New Restrictions on Tanning Beds
2010-03-25
Experts say devices’ UV rays help spur skin cancer, but industry says it’s not so clearContinue Reading
Poll Finds Americans Blame Insurers, Drug Companies for Rising Health Costs
2010-03-24
But the real drivers are higher fees, increased utilization and more sophisticated and costly medical technologies, some experts sayContinue Reading
Racial Disparities Persist in Hospital Stroke Care
2010-03-22
Black patients less likely than whites, Hispanics to receive all recommended measures, research showsContinue Reading
FDA Asks Docs to Suspend Using Glaxo Rotavirus Vaccine
2010-03-22
Rotarix is contaminated with pig virus but poses no known health risk, officials sayContinue Reading