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- Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
May 16, 2013
- Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
May 16, 2013
- Test Approved to Detect Faulty Lung Cancer Gene
May 16, 2013
- Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
May 16, 2013
- 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
May 16, 2013
- Xofigo Approved for Prostate Cancer
May 16, 2013
- Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety
May 15, 2013
- FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
May 15, 2013
- FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer
May 15, 2013
- Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
May 15, 2013
- Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study
May 14, 2013
- CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
May 14, 2013
- Nearly Half of High Schoolers Text While Driving: Survey
May 13, 2013
- Many U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: Survey
May 13, 2013
- Unusual Heat May Have Boosted West Nile Virus Last Year: CDC
May 13, 2013
- Grilling Tips to Cut Colon Cancer Risk
May 11, 2013
- Insomnia Hints at Future Hospitalization
May 10, 2013
- Breo Ellipta Approved for COPD
May 10, 2013
- Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices
May 09, 2013
- Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence: CDC
May 09, 2013
- Health Tip: Enjoy a Safe Prom
May 08, 2013
- Health Tip: Give Your Kitchen a Daily Cleaning
May 08, 2013
- Some Antidepressants May Raise Risk for Gastro Infection
May 07, 2013
- Gasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: Study
May 07, 2013
- Half of People With Hepatitis C Don't Complete Needed Tests: CDC
May 07, 2013
- Many Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids: Survey
May 06, 2013
- Hospitals Enact Policies to Curb Early Childbirth
May 06, 2013
- Study Links Timing of ER Visit to Prostate Cancer Survival Odds
May 06, 2013
- FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs
May 06, 2013
- FDA Proposes Tougher Warnings for Tanning Beds
May 06, 2013
- More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
May 05, 2013
- More Than 4 in 10 U.S. Teens Text While Driving: Survey
May 04, 2013
- Health Tip: Got Power?
May 03, 2013
- Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals: Report
May 02, 2013
- White House to Challenge Ruling on Unlimited Access to 'Morning-After' Pill
May 02, 2013
- Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
May 02, 2013
- Longer Wait for Mammogram After Benign Breast Biopsy May Be Warranted
May 02, 2013
- Steep Rise in Suicides Among Middle-Aged Americans, CDC Says
May 02, 2013
- Only 1 in 5 Americans Gets Enough Exercise: CDC
May 02, 2013
- Brain Wiring May Explain Unhealthy Obsession With Looks
May 02, 2013
- Health Tip: Make Microwave Cooking Safe
May 01, 2013
- Health Tip: Popeye Wasn't Wrong About Spinach
May 01, 2013
- ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise
May 01, 2013
- Younger Men Biggest Consumers of Added Sugars: CDC
May 01, 2013
- Plan B Pill Approved for Sale Without a Prescription
May 01, 2013
- Antibiotic Azithromycin Won't Harm Healthy Hearts: Study
May 01, 2013
- Obama Administration to Challenge Judge's Ruling on 'Morning-After' Pill
May 01, 2013
- Blind Cords Pose Danger to Toddlers, Doctors Warn
April 30, 2013
- Many Stroke Patients Don't Call 911, Study Finds
April 30, 2013
- Kcentra Approved to Stop Severe Bleeding in Heart Patients
April 30, 2013
- Girls May Need Fewer Gardasil Shots, Study Suggests
April 30, 2013
- FDA Approves 'Morning-After' Pill Without a Prescription
April 30, 2013
- New Guidelines Suggest HIV Screening for All Adults
April 29, 2013
- Second Man Arrested in Tainted Letter Case, Officials Report
April 27, 2013
- Roadside Breath Test for Drugs Could Be on Horizon
April 26, 2013
- Could Facebook Assist Public Health Efforts to Track Obesity?
April 26, 2013
- Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday
April 26, 2013
- Interns' Schedules Shortchange Patients, Study Suggests
April 26, 2013
- Most Americans Oppose Soda, Candy Taxes
April 25, 2013
- No Evidence That New Bird Flu Passes Between People: Study
April 25, 2013
- Soaring Prices Keep Leukemia Drugs From Patients, Experts Say
April 25, 2013
- Health Tip: Safely Store Food in the Fridge
April 24, 2013
- Many Americans Breathing Cleaner Air: Report
April 24, 2013
- Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Climb: Report
April 24, 2013
- U.S. Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket: Report
April 24, 2013
- Many Kids Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplants Must Return to Hospital
April 24, 2013
- Many Who Got Thyroid Cancer After Chernobyl Still Alive: Study
April 24, 2013
- Blood Test May Catch Deadly Fungal Infection Quickly
April 24, 2013
- Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds
April 24, 2013
- Health Tip: Before You Dine at the Fair
April 23, 2013
- Shrinkage of Brain Region May Signal Onset of Multiple Sclerosis
April 23, 2013
- Deadly Meningitis Cases Worry Gay Community
April 23, 2013
- Popular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung Effects
April 22, 2013
- U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New Cigarette Labeling
April 22, 2013
- 'Misdiagnosis' Leading Cause of U.S. Malpractice Payouts: Study
April 22, 2013
- Health Tip: Make Kids Safe in the Sandbox
April 19, 2013
- Many Parents Text, Phone With Kids in Car: Survey
April 19, 2013
- Minorities Less Prone to Think They'll Get Cancer: Study
April 19, 2013
- As Pedestrian's Age Rises, So Does Odds of Dying in Traffic Accident
April 18, 2013
- Number of U.S. Foodborne Illness Cases Stalled: CDC
April 18, 2013
- Treatment for New, Deadly Coronavirus Shows Promise
April 18, 2013
- Health Tip: Packing Food for a Road Trip
April 17, 2013
- Man Arrested in Tainted Letter Case, Officials Report
April 17, 2013
- Nutrient Therapy Won't Help ICU Patients: Study
April 17, 2013
- Boston Bombing Injuries 'Like a War Zone'
April 16, 2013
- Doctors Order Fewer Lab Tests When They Know the Cost
April 16, 2013
- Smoking Bans in Public Housing Could Save Dollars, Lives: CDC
April 16, 2013
- FDA Approves 'Abuse-Deterrent' Label for New Oxycontin
April 16, 2013
- Adding Patient Photos to X-Rays May Cut Identification Errors
April 15, 2013
- Lullabies Soothe Preemies, Parents Alike
April 15, 2013
- FDA Warns Against Sale of Sports Supplements in U.S.
April 15, 2013
- Are Pricey Computer-Aided Mammograms Worth It?
April 15, 2013
- 3 Dead, Many More Injured in Boston Bomb Blasts
April 15, 2013
- Freezing Treatment May Help Destroy Lung Tumors: Study
April 14, 2013
- Teen's Death From Chickenpox Highlights Need for Vaccination, CDC Reports
April 11, 2013
- Roundworm Infections Threaten Organ Recipients
April 11, 2013
- Health Tip: Clean Out Your Refrigerator
April 10, 2013
- Drug Company Reps Don't Tell Docs Enough About Side Effects: Survey
April 10, 2013
- Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Vary by Region: Report
April 10, 2013
- For First Time, Pain 'Signature' Spotted on Brain MRIs
April 10, 2013
- Physician-Assisted Suicide Program Rarely Used, Study Finds
April 10, 2013
- Gulp! Study Suggests Super-Size Soda Ban Could Fizzle
April 10, 2013
- New Bird Flu No Immediate Threat: U.S. Experts
April 09, 2013
- Many Americans Skipping Meds to Save Money, CDC Says
April 09, 2013
- Hospitals Work to Reduce Unnecessary Early Births
April 09, 2013
- Better School Lunches May Lead to Slimmer Students
April 09, 2013
- Diclegis Approved for Morning Sickness
April 09, 2013
- Smoking in Youth-Rated Movies Doubles: Report
April 09, 2013
- Health Tip: How to Safely Store Eggs
April 08, 2013
- Judge: Make Morning-After Pill Available to All Females
April 05, 2013
- Expert Pitches Safety Tips for Young Baseball Players
April 05, 2013
- More U.S. Couples Living Together Instead of Marrying, CDC Finds
April 04, 2013
- Could Scientists Peek Into Your Dreams?
April 04, 2013
- Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood
April 04, 2013
- Cancer Patients May Be Unintended Victims of Budget Cuts
April 04, 2013
- Fewer U.S. Teens Dying in Teen-Driver Crashes
April 04, 2013
- Nearly 30 Percent of Americans Have High Blood Pressure: CDC
April 04, 2013
- Cancer Cases Dropped After Nuke Plant Closed: Study
April 03, 2013
- Monkey Research Gives Insights Into New SARS-Like Virus
April 03, 2013
- Repeat Births by Teen Girls Still Too High: CDC
April 02, 2013
- New Drug Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
April 01, 2013
- Doctors Don't Ask About End-of-Life Plans, Study Finds
April 01, 2013
- FDA Gives Nod to Longer Use of Nicotine Patch, Gum
April 01, 2013
- Hot Tap Water May Pose Scalding Hazard
March 31, 2013
- Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets
March 30, 2013
- Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' May Spread Among Patients, Study Finds
March 29, 2013
- EPA Proposes Cleaner Fuel, Car Standards
March 29, 2013
- Antihistamine Meds May Raise Risk for Diarrheal Illness
March 29, 2013
- FDA Approves 1st in New Class of Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
March 29, 2013
- FDA Approves New Multiple Sclerosis Drug
March 28, 2013
- Tecfidera Approved for Multiple Sclerosis
March 28, 2013
- CDC Launches New Graphic Antismoking Ads
March 28, 2013
- Valley Fever Fungal Infection on Rise in Southwest
March 28, 2013
- Too Few Americans Pass Last Days in Hospice Care: CDC
March 27, 2013
- 'Moderate' Red Tide Expected in New England This Summer
March 27, 2013
- Temporary Tattoos May Leave Permanent Damage
March 26, 2013
- Battery-Operated Skin Patch Offers New Option for Migraine Sufferers
March 26, 2013
- Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds
March 26, 2013
- Inhaler Approved for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
March 25, 2013
- Shorter Shifts for Medical Interns May Not Boost Patient Safety
March 25, 2013
- Simple Breath Test Might Diagnose Heart Failure
March 25, 2013
- Certain Parents Less Likely to Follow Doctors' Advice: Poll
March 25, 2013
- U.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention in Spotlight
March 24, 2013
- Play It Smart When It Comes to Lightning
March 24, 2013
- Steady Rise in Heart Valve Infections Noted in U.S.
March 22, 2013
- Flu Season Continues to Wind Down
March 22, 2013
- Pneumonia May Lead to Serious Aftereffects for Seniors
March 22, 2013
- FDA Proposes Tighter Regulation of Public Defibrillators
March 22, 2013
- Dotarem Approved for Nervous System MRIs
March 21, 2013
- They're Cute, But Chicks Carry Salmonella Dangers
March 21, 2013
- How Healthy Is Your County?
March 20, 2013
- One in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism: CDC
March 20, 2013
- 'Cruise Ship Virus' Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly
March 20, 2013
- U.S. Abandons Effort to Place Graphic Labeling on Cigarettes
March 20, 2013
- Plans to Penalize Non-Emergency Use of ERs Flawed: Study
March 19, 2013
- Health Tip: Practice Winter Sports Safety
March 18, 2013
- New Guidelines Raise Safety Bar on Concussions
March 18, 2013
- Study Probes Use of Filter Device to Stop Deadly Blood Clots
March 18, 2013
- Nursing Shortage May Harm Infants in Intensive Care, Study Says
March 18, 2013
- Health Tip: Don't Breathe Outdoor Smoke
March 15, 2013
- Skies Not-So-Friendly for Passengers With Nut Allergies
March 15, 2013
- Health Tip: Broil Fish for a Healthy Dinner
March 14, 2013
- Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
March 14, 2013
- FDA Wants to Relax Approval Process for Alzheimer's Drugs
March 14, 2013
- Efforts to Prevent Hospital-Based Infection Falling Short, Survey Finds
March 14, 2013
- Clot Buster Safe for Stroke Patients on Blood Thinners: Study
March 14, 2013
- American Drivers Phone, Text More Often Than European Motorists
March 14, 2013
- Health Tip: Be Careful With Kids Around Water at Home
March 13, 2013
- Study Confirms Slight Rise in Paralysis Risk After Swine Flu Shot
March 13, 2013
- ERs Not Doing Enough to Educate Parents on Car-Seat Safety: Study
March 13, 2013
- Lymphoseek Approved to Help Locate Lymph Nodes
March 13, 2013
- Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot's Effectiveness
March 13, 2013
- Spine MRIs Often Show Harmless 'Defects,' Study Finds
March 13, 2013
- Health Tip: Childproof the Laundry Area
March 12, 2013
- In Seriously Ill Kids, Obesity May Be Tied to Higher Death Risk: Study
March 12, 2013
- Major Bleeds After Heart Procedures May Raise Death Risk: Study
March 12, 2013
- FDA Renews Heart-Risk Warning for Antibiotic
March 12, 2013
- More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes
March 11, 2013
- Kids' Pet Frogs Caused Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
March 11, 2013
- Angioplasty Safe in Hospitals Without On-Site Heart Surgery Services
March 11, 2013
- Viagra, Aliskiren Not Helpful for Heart Failure After All: Studies
March 11, 2013
- A Cheap, Old Heart Drug May Help Elderly Heart Failure Patients
March 11, 2013
- Many Ovarian Cancer Patients Denied By-the-Book Care, Study Says
March 11, 2013
- Health Tip: Teach Kids In-Line Skating Safety
March 08, 2013
- Space Heater Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Burns, Fires
March 08, 2013
- Flu Infections Continue to Decline
March 08, 2013
- Health Tip: Get Ready for Weather-Related Emergencies
March 07, 2013
- Skipping Aspirin Before Artery Procedure May Boost Death Rates
March 07, 2013
- Steer Clear of 'Miracle Cures,' Other Bogus Health Products: FDA
March 06, 2013
- Brain Scans May Explain Thinking, Memory Problems in Some MS Patients
March 06, 2013
- Do More Gun Laws Mean Fewer Gun Deaths?
March 06, 2013
- Report Details Steps to Boost Patient Safety
March 05, 2013
- 'Nightmare' Bacteria Spreading in U.S. Hospitals, Nursing Homes: CDC
March 05, 2013
- Stored Donor Blood May Have Shorter Shelf Life Than Thought
March 05, 2013
- Eye-Tracking Tool Might Quickly Spot Stroke
March 05, 2013
- Tornado Survivors Surprisingly Optimistic, Study Finds
March 05, 2013
- Health Tip: Cook Eggs the Right Way
March 04, 2013
- C-Section Rates Vary Widely at U.S. Hospitals
March 04, 2013
- Is Too Much E-Communication Swamping Doctors?
March 04, 2013
- Tattoos Can Pose Health Hazards, Doctor Warns
March 01, 2013
- Stress Disorder May Be Common Among ICU Patients on Ventilators
March 01, 2013
- Higher Indoor Humidity Levels Might Slow Flu's Spread
February 28, 2013
- Fiscal Standoff Could Cause Financial Pain for Health Care
February 28, 2013
- One in Five U.S. Smokers Has Tried an 'E-Cigarette'
February 28, 2013
- Ultrasound Allows Early Detection of Fluid in Dialysis Patients' Lungs
February 28, 2013
- Foods Might Serve Up High Levels of Chemicals Found in Plastics
February 27, 2013
- Before Deciding on Breast Implants, Consider FDA Precautions
February 27, 2013
- Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds
February 27, 2013
- Countries With More Sugar in Food Supply Have More Diabetes
February 27, 2013
- FDA Approves Drug for Older Women Experiencing Painful Sex
February 26, 2013
- Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study
February 25, 2013
- Primary Care Doctors Can Make the Wrong Call
February 25, 2013
- Plastics Chemical BPA Common in 'Preemie' ICU: Study
February 22, 2013
- Common Sense Approaches May Stem ICU Delirium
February 22, 2013
- Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Help in the Kitchen
February 21, 2013
- U.S. AIDS-Relief Plan a Success, Report Finds
February 21, 2013
- Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
February 21, 2013
- Cancer Rates Vary Widely by State, Race: CDC Report
February 21, 2013
- Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
February 21, 2013
- Salmonella Fears Spur Major Recall of Pet Treats
February 21, 2013
- Health Tip: Using a Food Thermometer
February 20, 2013
- Brains of Fetuses 'Build a Bridge' Between Regions, Images Show
February 20, 2013
- Health Tip: Using a Hot Tub
February 19, 2013
- Fraudulent Data May Have Led to Use of Risky Treatment in ICUs
February 19, 2013
- Tips to Avoid Return Trip to the Hospital
February 19, 2013
- Health Tip: Sled Safely
February 18, 2013
- North American Shark Attacks Hit Decade High
February 18, 2013
- Public Smoking Bans Cut Risk of Preterm Births, Study Finds
February 15, 2013
- Rich/Poor Divide Linked to Hospital Readmissions in Study
February 15, 2013
- Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says
February 15, 2013
- Hemorrhoids Are Common, Preventable and Treatable
February 15, 2013
- Proscar Won't Boost Prostate Cancer Survival, Study Finds
February 15, 2013
- MRSA 'Super Bug' Prevalent in Nursing Homes, Study Finds
February 15, 2013
- Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise
February 15, 2013
- Retinal Implant Approved for Inherited Eye Disease
February 14, 2013
- FDA Approves 'Bionic Eye' to Help Against Rare Vision Disorder
February 14, 2013
- Report Calls for Better U.S. Efforts to Fight Counterfeit Drugs
February 13, 2013
- Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital
February 13, 2013
- Health Tip: Prevent Produce Problems
February 12, 2013
- Health Tip: Keep Cutting Boards Clean
February 12, 2013
- For Hospitals, Lowered Death Rates May Not Mean More Readmissions
February 12, 2013
- Startling Differences in New-Hip Estimates: Study
February 11, 2013
- Long Waits in the ER May Raise PTSD Risk for Heart Patients
February 11, 2013
- China's Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health
February 11, 2013
- Health Tip: Avoid Food Poisoning
February 08, 2013
- Type 1 Diabetes Up 70 Percent in Kids, Study Finds
February 08, 2013
- Winter Storm Hazard: Snowblower Injuries
February 08, 2013
- Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says
February 08, 2013
- Pomalyst Approved for Advanced Multiple Myeloma
February 08, 2013
- Breast-Feeding Still Less Common for Black Babies: CDC
February 07, 2013
- FDA Issues Another Warning on Fake Version of Cancer Drug Avastin
February 06, 2013
- In Hospitals, Daily Antiseptic Bath May Prevent Dangerous Infections
February 06, 2013
- Shift to Hospice Care Often Comes Too Late, Study Finds
February 05, 2013
- Beware Fake Flu Treatments, FDA Warns
February 04, 2013
- Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug
February 04, 2013
- First Generic Version of Cancer Drug Doxil Approved
February 04, 2013
- Defend Against Double-Dipping at Your Super Bowl Party
February 02, 2013
- Program to Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives: Study
February 01, 2013
- Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons?
February 01, 2013
- Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan
February 01, 2013
- Ravicti Approved for Urea Cycle Disorders
February 01, 2013
- Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC
February 01, 2013
- Chips, Sodas Out, Healthier Fare In With New School Snack Rules
February 01, 2013
- Health Tip: Minimize Pesticide Exposure
January 31, 2013
- People Can Emit Flu Germs in Air Up to 6 Feet Away, Study Finds
January 31, 2013
- Fish Like Grouper, Barracuda May Pose Food-Poisoning Risk
January 31, 2013
- Science Reveals How Owls Avoid Stroke While Rotating Heads
January 31, 2013
- More Child Gun Injuries in States With Self-Defense Laws
January 31, 2013
- Pet Hedgehogs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 8 States
January 31, 2013
- New Stroke Guidelines Stress Treatment Within One Hour of Arrival in ER
January 31, 2013
- Drug OK'd for Deadly Genetic Condition Tied to Cholesterol
January 30, 2013
- More Oversight Urged for Money Spent on Research
January 30, 2013
- Doubling Up on Cold, Flu Remedies May Harm Liver
January 30, 2013
- When It Comes to Spine Surgery, There Is No 'July Effect': Study
January 29, 2013
- CDC Ranks Foods Most Likely to Make Americans Sick
January 29, 2013
- Health Tip: Using Frozen and Canned Foods
January 28, 2013
- Three New Drugs Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
January 28, 2013
- PET Scans Helpful, But Not Definitive for Alzheimer's Diagnosis
January 28, 2013
- Poll Finds Broad Support for Tougher Gun Laws
January 28, 2013
- 1 in 5 Hospital Docs Reports 'Unsafe' Workloads: Study
January 28, 2013
- No Proof Drugs Ease Kids' Migraines: Study
January 28, 2013
- Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
January 28, 2013
- Checklist for Winter Sports Safety
January 27, 2013
- 1st OTC Drug Approved for Women With Overactive Bladder
January 25, 2013
- Flu Still at Epidemic Levels: CDC
January 25, 2013
- Gleevec's Latest Approval is for Pediatric Cancer
January 25, 2013
- ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply
January 25, 2013
- Smoking Still Takes a Heavy Toll in U.S., CDC Finds
January 25, 2013
- FDA Panel Votes for Tougher Curbs on Vicodin, Other Painkillers
January 25, 2013
- FDA Approves 3 New Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
January 25, 2013
- ER Admissions Over Holidays Linked to Higher Death Rates
January 24, 2013
- Drivers' Attitudes While Learning May Predict Future Road Performance
January 24, 2013
- Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too: Study
January 24, 2013
- FDA Panel Weighs Tougher Restrictions on Some Prescription Painkillers
January 24, 2013
- Salmonella Cause of Most Foodborne-Illness Outbreaks: CDC
January 24, 2013
- Controversial Bird Flu Research to Resume
January 23, 2013
- Drug Approved for Inherited Blood Disorder
January 23, 2013
- Health Tip: Create a Winter Emergency Kit
January 22, 2013
- Obese Drivers May Be More Likely to Die in Car Crashes
January 22, 2013
- Botox Approved for Overactive Bladder
January 22, 2013
- Many Americans Back Nicotine Restrictions in Cigarettes: Survey
January 22, 2013
- Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, U.S. Studies Find
January 22, 2013
- Poorer Neighborhoods Often Have Less Safe Playgrounds
January 21, 2013
- Prolonged CPR May Boost Chances for Cardiac Arrest Victims
January 21, 2013
- FDA Approves 1st Skin Patch to Combat Migraines
January 21, 2013
- Task Force Urges Routine Screening of Women for Domestic Violence
January 21, 2013
- Winter Sports Safety: Preparation Is Key
January 20, 2013
- Many Young Americans Plan to Own a Gun, Survey Finds
January 18, 2013
- Businesses Should Plan for Flu Disruptions, Doctor Says
January 18, 2013
- 48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard
January 18, 2013
- Hockey Rule Changes Could Cut Player Aggression, Injuries
January 18, 2013
- FDA Gives Nod to Botox to Treat Overactive Bladder
January 18, 2013
- Pictures Speak Louder Than Words on Cigarette Labeling
January 17, 2013
- Flublok Approved to Prevent Seasonal Flu
January 17, 2013
- Buy Breast Pumps With Caution, FDA Says
January 17, 2013
- Octaplas Approved for Blood-Clotting Disorders
January 17, 2013
- Childhood Obesity Rates Drop in New York City, Los Angeles: Study
January 17, 2013
- Just How Severe Is This Flu Season?
January 16, 2013
- ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks Double: Report
January 16, 2013
- Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says
January 16, 2013
- Airborne Toxins Down, But Overall Pollutant Levels Rising: EPA
January 16, 2013
- Fetal Deaths Up Among Unvaccinated Moms in H1N1 Pandemic: Study
January 16, 2013
- Surgery Checklists Help OR Teams in a Crisis, Study Finds
January 16, 2013
- FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine
January 16, 2013
- Unneeded Antibiotics May Lead to Diarrheal Illness, Study Finds
January 15, 2013
- 'Spot' Shortages of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu Reported, FDA Head Says
January 15, 2013
- Safer Roads Near Schools May Mean Fewer Kids Struck by Cars
January 14, 2013
- 30 Percent of U.S. Teen Girls Meet Up With Online Strangers
January 14, 2013
- U.S. Launches Extensive Alzheimer's Studies
January 14, 2013
- Flu Widespread in 47 States, Vaccine 'Moderately' Effective: CDC
January 11, 2013
- Bathroom Reminders May Prod Guys to Wash Their Hands
January 11, 2013
- U.S. Efforts to Boost Number of Primary Care Doctors Have Failed
January 10, 2013
- Prescription Painkillers Trail Only Marijuana in Abuse Rates, Report Shows
January 10, 2013
- Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From the Flu
January 10, 2013
- Which Hospital Patients Need Drugs to Prevent Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
January 10, 2013
- FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
January 10, 2013
- Americans Suffer Worse Health Than Peers in Other Countries
January 09, 2013
- Flu Tightens Its Grip on U.S.
January 09, 2013
- After Hospital Discharge, Other Ills May Land Seniors Back in Again
January 09, 2013
- FDA Urges Studies on Safer Formulations of Narcotic Painkillers
January 09, 2013
- Lifetime of Speaking a 2nd Language May Boost Aging Brain
January 08, 2013
- Costly Breast Cancer Screenings May Not Help Seniors: Study
January 07, 2013
- Flu Cases Rise Across U.S., Severe Season Feared
January 04, 2013
- FDA Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Food Safety
January 04, 2013
- Hospital Type Linked to Racial Disparities in Kids With Appendicitis Complication
January 04, 2013
- Climate Change May Bring Another Mosquito-Borne Illness to U.S.
January 03, 2013
- Many Americans Drive While Drowsy: Report
January 03, 2013
- Eliquis Approved for People With Heart Rhythm Disorder
January 03, 2013
- Younger Women Start to Follow Pap Test Guidelines: CDC
January 03, 2013
- Better Work Environment May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates
January 03, 2013
- Sirturo Approved for Multi-Drug Resistant TB
January 02, 2013
- Fulyzaq Approved for Diarrhea in People With HIV/AIDS
January 02, 2013
- Health Tip: Boost Baby's Brain With Toys
January 01, 2013
- Congress Nears Deal on 'Fiscal Cliff,' Obama Says
December 31, 2012
- Car Crashes Common for Sleepy Doctors in Training: Study
December 28, 2012
- Health Tip: A Dirty Sponge Spreads Germs
December 27, 2012
- U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions
December 27, 2012
- Research Reveals Why Flu Peaks in Certain Seasons
December 27, 2012
- Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients
December 26, 2012
- Lifestyle Affects Outcome of Peripheral Artery Procedure: Study
December 26, 2012
- Brain Scans Might Help Spot Risk for Bipolar Disorder
December 26, 2012
- Oxygen Treatment May Improve the Odds for Extreme Preemies
December 26, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Keep Your Baby's Crib Safe
December 25, 2012
- Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean While Preparing Holiday Meal
December 25, 2012
- Healthy Eating Tips for Holiday Parties
December 25, 2012
- Health Tip: Don't Eat Raw Cookie Dough
December 24, 2012
- Make Holiday Meals Safe for Kids With Food Allergies
December 24, 2012
- Eye Scan Could Help Track Progress of Multiple Sclerosis
December 24, 2012
- Consider Eye Safety When Toy Shopping
December 22, 2012
- Preventable Surgical Errors Continue to Occur: Study
December 21, 2012
- FDA Panel Recommends Against 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
December 21, 2012
- Inconsistency Seen in Safety Labeling for Generic Drugs
December 21, 2012
- Gattex Approved for Short Bowel Syndrome
December 21, 2012
- Tamiflu Approval Expanded to Include Infants Under Age 1
December 21, 2012
- Flu Drug Tamiflu OK for Babies Under 1: FDA
December 21, 2012
- Varizig Approved to Treat Chickenpox Symptoms
December 21, 2012
- FDA Panel Considers 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
December 20, 2012
- FDA, States Weigh Pharmacy Regulation in Wake of Meningitis Outbreak
December 20, 2012
- Health Tip: Keep Kids From Choking Hazards
December 19, 2012
- States Lagging in Emergency Preparedness: Report
December 19, 2012
- Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma: Study
December 19, 2012
- Health Tip: Prevent Disease From Pets
December 18, 2012
- Is the Mental Health System Failing Troubled Kids?
December 18, 2012
- Survival Tripled for Hospitalized U.S. Kids With Cardiac Arrest
December 18, 2012
- Health Tip: Think 'Healthy' During the Holidays
December 17, 2012
- Signifor Approved for Cushing's Disease
December 17, 2012
- New Guidelines Seek to Streamline Care for Worst Heart Attacks
December 17, 2012
- Fewer Children Injured From Swallowing Caustic Chemicals: Study
December 17, 2012
- Shorter Hospital Stays Don't Compromise Care, Study Finds
December 17, 2012
- Gadget Givers Urged to Consider Ramifications
December 14, 2012
- Family Grapples With Kids' Tech Time
December 14, 2012
- Iclusig Approved for Rare Leukemias
December 14, 2012
- Raxibacumab Approved for Inhalational Anthrax
December 14, 2012
- Health Tip: Check Holiday Lights
December 13, 2012
- 2-Year Period After Parent's Suicide Try Most Risky for Children: Study
December 13, 2012
- Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns
December 13, 2012
- Child Abuse in U.S. Declines for 5th Straight Year
December 13, 2012
- Trained Beagle Sniffs Out Troublesome Hospital Infection
December 13, 2012
- Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Christmas Tree
December 12, 2012
- Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion: Study
December 12, 2012
- Study Finds New SARS-Like Virus Spread Through Bats, Pigs
December 12, 2012
- Dishwashing Won't Kill Tummy-Troubling Norovirus: Study
December 12, 2012
- Marijuana Extract May Not Relieve MS Spasms: Review
December 12, 2012
- Gaps in Care Found for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
December 10, 2012
- College Kids Not So Smart About Flu Shots, Study Finds
December 10, 2012
- Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results: Study
December 10, 2012
- FDA OKs Expanded Use of Prostate Cancer Drug
December 10, 2012
- Zytiga's Use Expanded for Advanced Prostate Cancer
December 10, 2012
- Acute Kidney Injuries Up Sharply in U.S.
December 07, 2012
- Kids With Autism Common Users of ERs, Study Says
December 07, 2012
- FDA Issues Warning for Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
December 06, 2012
- Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection Can Follow Natural Disasters, Study Finds
December 05, 2012
- Antiseptic Products Can Be Contaminated: Study
December 05, 2012
- FDA Pulls One Generic Form of Wellbutrin Off the Market
December 05, 2012
- Study Supports Link Between Stress, Epileptic Seizures
December 04, 2012
- 'Synthetic Pot' Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report
December 04, 2012
- Study Foresees Shortage of Primary-Care Doctors
December 04, 2012
- More U.S. Kids Get High-Radiation Scans, Study Says
December 03, 2012
- FDA to Collaborate on Development of Medical Devices
December 03, 2012
- Despite FDA Warning, Sports Supplements Still Available Online: Study
December 03, 2012
- Flu Season Arrives Early and It Could Be Severe: CDC
December 03, 2012
- Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes, Research Shows
December 02, 2012
- Among Black Americans, HIV Takes a Greater Toll
November 30, 2012
- Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots
November 30, 2012
- Cometriq Approved for Rare Thyroid Cancer
November 29, 2012
- Toxic Chemicals in Many Couches Sold in U.S.: Report
November 28, 2012
- Latest West Nile Tally: 5,245 Cases, 236 Deaths
November 28, 2012
- Steep Cigarette Tax Hike Could Save Lives, Money: Report
November 28, 2012
- Study: Chest CT Scans May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
November 27, 2012
- Whooping Cough Vaccine Less Effective Over Time: Study
November 27, 2012
- Injuries Skyrocket From Inflatable Bounce Houses: Study
November 26, 2012
- 1 in 4 in U.S. Starts Drinking Before Turning 21: Report
November 26, 2012
- Nurses' Long Shifts May Have Downside: Study
November 26, 2012
- U.S. Task Force: Baby Boomers Should Be Tested for Hepatitis C
November 26, 2012
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards Rise in Colder Weather
November 25, 2012
- Reading, Games May Help Aging Brains Stay Sharp
November 25, 2012
- Health Tip: Preparing Baby Formula
November 22, 2012
- Home Is Where the Hearth Is
November 21, 2012
- Health Tip: Talkin' Turkey
November 21, 2012
- Airport Security X-Rays May Damage Diabetes Devices
November 21, 2012
- Just-Approved Flu Vaccine Uses Newer Production Method
November 21, 2012
- Annual 'Trouble in Toyland' Report Cites Toy Dangers
November 21, 2012
- 15 Million in U.S. Have COPD, a Lung Disease
November 21, 2012
- Sleep Positioners Linked to Infant Suffocation: CDC
November 21, 2012
- Patients Balk at Asking Health Care Workers to Wash Hands
November 21, 2012
- Number of U.S. Kids With Diabetes Could Skyrocket: Study
November 21, 2012
- Secondhand Smoke Very Unhealthy for Kids in Cars: Study
November 21, 2012
- Health Tip: Using a Generator Safely
November 20, 2012
- Health Tip: Enjoying Thanksgiving Leftovers
November 20, 2012
- Supplement Use Widespread Among Americans
November 20, 2012
- Meningitis/Steroid Toll Now 34 Dead
November 20, 2012
- Airport Smoking Areas Expose Travelers, Workers to Risk: CDC
November 20, 2012
- Hanging Suicides Up in United States
November 20, 2012
- HeartWare Device Approved for Heart Transplant Hopefuls
November 20, 2012
- Routine Checkups Don't Cut Cancer, Heart Deaths: Study
November 20, 2012
- Many Surgical Complications Occur After Patients Go Home
November 19, 2012
- Food Safety Tips For a Worry-Free Tailgating Party
November 18, 2012
- Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 33 Dead, 480 Sickened, CDC Says
November 16, 2012
- Great American Smokeout Is Thursday
November 15, 2012
- U.S. Diabetes Rates Soaring: CDC
November 15, 2012
- Flame Retardants in Furniture, Carpets Might Affect Kids' Development
November 15, 2012
- Compounding Pharmacists Oppose Greater U.S. Oversight
November 15, 2012
- Drug-Eluting Stent Approved for Peripheral Arterial Disease
November 15, 2012
- Owner of Meningitis-Linked Pharmacy Declines to Testify Before Congress
November 14, 2012
- Some Patients May Be Shortchanged During Hospital Shift Changes
November 14, 2012
- Patients More Likely to Survive In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Today: Study
November 14, 2012
- Later End-of-Life Discussions May Mean More Aggressive Treatment
November 13, 2012
- 'Micro-Stents' May Hold Potential to Treat Glaucoma
November 13, 2012
- Congress to Open Hearings Into Steroid/Meningitis Outbreak
November 13, 2012
- Many Americans Still in the Dark About Antibiotic Resistance
November 13, 2012
- Steroid Shots for Sciatica: Benefits Only Brief, Analysis Finds
November 12, 2012
- Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 32 Dead, 438 Sickened, CDC Says
November 09, 2012
- Campaign Has Smokers Listening to Smoking's Victims
November 08, 2012
- Anti-Smoking Progress Stalls Among U.S. Adults: Report
November 08, 2012
- Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 31 Dead, 424 Sickened, CDC Says
November 08, 2012
- Xeljanz Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
November 07, 2012
- Report Details Start of Steroid Meningitis Outbreak
November 07, 2012
- CDC: West Nile Toll Now 5,054 Cases, 228 Deaths
November 07, 2012
- Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Abduction
November 06, 2012
- Brain Anatomy May Play Role in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
November 06, 2012
- Alzheimer's Signs Found in Brains of Young Adults With Gene Mutation
November 06, 2012
- Xarelto's Approval Expanded
November 05, 2012
- Some Smokers Light Up Even When in the Hospital
November 05, 2012
- Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 30 Dead, 419 Sickened, CDC Says
November 05, 2012
- Power Slowly Returns to Much of Northeast After Sandy
November 02, 2012
- FDA: More Tainted Products at Firm Tied to Meningitis Outbreak
November 02, 2012
- Sandy's Death Toll Rises, Even as East Coast Struggles Back to Life
November 01, 2012
- Higher Blood Pressure May Harm the Middle-Aged Brain, Study Finds
November 01, 2012
- Fewer U.S. Kids Dying of Diabetes: CDC
November 01, 2012
- Bacteria Found in Other Products From Firm Tied to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
November 01, 2012
- Identifying Teen Drivers Curbs Crashes in N.J., Study Finds
November 01, 2012
- Help Kids Breathe Easier on Halloween
October 31, 2012
- Health Risks Will Rise in Sandy's Wake, Experts Warn
October 31, 2012
- Sandy Leaves Massive Blackouts, Flood Damage in Her Wake
October 31, 2012
- Company With Links to Meningitis-Linked Pharmacy Recalls All Products
October 31, 2012
- Did Schooling Method Spread Mumps in Orthodox Jewish Communities?
October 31, 2012
- Smartphones Linked to Sexual Activity in Teens: Study
October 30, 2012
- Sandy's Wrath Brings Massive Blackouts, Flooding Across Northeast
October 30, 2012
- Tips on Keeping Food Safe When the Power Goes Out
October 30, 2012
- Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 28 Dead, 363 Sickened
October 30, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Prevent a Concussion
October 29, 2012
- Docs Make Push to Lower Kids' Pain, Stress in ER
October 29, 2012
- Second Compounding Pharmacy Shut Down in Massachusetts
October 29, 2012
- Millions Brace as Hurricane Sandy Slams the East Coast
October 29, 2012
- Keep Pets Safe During Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2012
- Smoking Bans Reduce Hospitalizations: Study
October 29, 2012
- Harvest Season Can Be Hazardous for Farmers
October 28, 2012
- Millions Prepare as Hurricane Sandy Spins Toward the East Coast
October 28, 2012
- Halloween Warning: Decorative Contact Lenses May Damage Your Eyes
October 27, 2012
- 'Greenish-Black' Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
October 27, 2012
- Forget Flu Shot Myths, Protect Yourself This Season
October 26, 2012
- Hurricane Sandy Has East Coast in Its Crosshairs
October 26, 2012
- Swallowing Nasal Sprays, Eye Drops Can Harm Kids, FDA Warns
October 26, 2012
- Synribo Approved to Treat Rare Leukemia
October 26, 2012
- 'Greenish-Black' Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
October 26, 2012
- Get Ready for Hurricane Sandy, Experts Warn
October 25, 2012
- Cases Linked to Fungal Meningitis Now Number 328
October 25, 2012
- West Nile Cases Pass 4,700 Mark Nationwide: CDC
October 25, 2012
- Health Tip: Stay Safe This Halloween
October 24, 2012
- Lax Parents, Dealers May Lead to ATV Crashes, Study Suggests
October 24, 2012
- Mass. Launches Criminal Probe of Firm Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: Report
October 24, 2012
- CDC Panel: All Pregnant Women Should Get Whooping Cough Shot
October 24, 2012
- Kids Still Swallowing Magnets Despite Warning Labels
October 23, 2012
- Records Show Problems at Steroid Pharmacy as Far Back as '06
October 23, 2012
- 'Off-Label' Use of Meds Routine in Pediatric ICU
October 23, 2012
- Hospitals Should Test More Teen Girls for Pregnancy, Study Suggests
October 23, 2012
- Doctors Warn About High Levels of Caffeine in Some Energy Drinks
October 23, 2012
- Mass. Launches Criminal Probe of Firm Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: Report
October 23, 2012
- Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 23 Dead, 297 Sickened: CDC
October 22, 2012
- GI Bleeding Deaths Drop in U.S., Study Finds
October 22, 2012
- Cheerleading Needs Safety Guidelines, Pediatricians Say
October 22, 2012
- Approval Expanded for Sapien Artificial Heart Valve
October 22, 2012
- More Antibiotic Use Tied to Rise in Diarrheal Infections in Hospitals: Study
October 22, 2012
- Little Evidence Organic Food Better in Long Run: Report
October 22, 2012
- Fycompa Approved for Epileptic Seizures
October 22, 2012
- 3-D Mammograms Might Be Safer, More Accurate, Early Study Shows
October 22, 2012
- Many Grandparents Lack Latest Child Safety Info: Study
October 21, 2012
- Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 23 Dead, 284 Sickened: CDC
October 20, 2012
- Blood Infections in ICU Cut With Simple Measures: Study
October 19, 2012
- Kids With Autism Find It Hard to Describe Poor Behavior, Study Finds
October 19, 2012
- A Parent's Grief Highlights Flu Shot's Importance
October 19, 2012
- Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 21 Dead, 271 Sickened: CDC
October 19, 2012
- Accidents Claim 12,000 U.S. Kids' Lives Each Year: Report
October 18, 2012
- Nationwide Study Examines Common Heart Procedures
October 18, 2012
- Jetrea Approved to Treat Eye Condition
October 18, 2012
- Latest Meningitis Outbreak Toll: 20 Deaths and 257 Infections, CDC Says
October 18, 2012
- Videos of Real-Life Stumbles May Help Fall-Prevention Efforts
October 17, 2012
- FDA Agents Visit Mass. Company Linked to Meningitis Outbreak
October 17, 2012
- West Nile Cases Pass 4,500 Mark Nationwide: CDC
October 17, 2012
- When Adults Smoke in Cars, Child Passengers Suffer: Study
October 16, 2012
- Tainted Steroid Injections May Affect Those Treated for Joint Pain
October 16, 2012
- More Drugs Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
October 16, 2012
- Cholesterol Levels Dropping in U.S. Adults, Mostly From Statin Use
October 16, 2012
- 'Mother's Kiss' Method May Dislodge Items Kids Put in Nose
October 15, 2012
- Study Shows Bicycle Helmets Save Lives
October 15, 2012
- Measuring Brain Plaques May Yield Clues to Alzheimer's Risk
October 15, 2012
- More Drugs Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
October 15, 2012
- Avoid Scary Calorie Counts This Halloween
October 14, 2012
- Meningitis Outbreak Tied to 205 Cases, 15 Deaths: CDC
October 13, 2012
- Abraxane Approved to Treat Advanced Lung Cancer
October 12, 2012
- CDC: Meningitis Infections Now Total 185 in 12 States
October 12, 2012
- Depression Stigma May Be Fading: Survey
October 11, 2012
- Many Seniors Overpaying for Medicare Drug Plans: Study
October 11, 2012
- Meningitis Toll Now 14 Dead, 170 Sick: CDC
October 11, 2012
- Meningitis Outbreak Throws Spotlight on 'Compounding' Pharmacies
October 11, 2012
- Wondering About Your Hospital's Quality? Ask a Nurse
October 11, 2012
- Official: Pharmacy Tied to Meningitis Outbreak May Have Broken State Law
October 11, 2012
- Science Reveals Secrets of Hypnosis
October 10, 2012
- Meningitis Toll Now 12 Dead, 137 Sick: CDC
October 10, 2012
- West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says
October 10, 2012
- Many Hospitalized Children Experience Severe Pain: Report
October 10, 2012
- New MRI Might Help Spot Heart Disease Early: Study
October 09, 2012
- Clearer Prescription Drug Labels May Be on the Way
October 09, 2012
- Patients Gain When Hospitals Work Together on Infection Control
October 09, 2012
- State Regulations Tied to Drop in Common Heart Procedure
October 09, 2012
- Meningitis Toll Now 11 Dead, 119 Sick: CDC
October 09, 2012
- Certain Eye Injuries in Kids May Indicate Child Abuse: Study
October 08, 2012
- Nearly Half of Children With Autism Wander From Safety: Survey
October 08, 2012
- Fresh Blood as Good as Older Blood for Preemie Transfusions: Study
October 08, 2012
- Up to 13,000 Got Steroid Shots at Center of Meningitis Outbreak: CDC
October 08, 2012
- CT Scans of Kids in ER With Stomach Pain Skyrockets
October 08, 2012
- Doctor Offers Hunting Safety Tips
October 07, 2012
- Number of Meningitis Cases Now Stands at 91, CDC Says
October 07, 2012
- Halloween Means Gobbling Candy
October 06, 2012
- Death Toll From Meningitis Outbreak Now Stands at 7, CDC Says
October 06, 2012
- Late-Preterm Babies Needing ICU Catch Up With Other Preemies: Study
October 05, 2012
- Officials Seeking Patients Who May Have Received Contaminated Steroid
October 05, 2012
- Shootings at Hospitals a Rarity, Study Finds
October 05, 2012
- New Survey Examines States' Investments in Dealing With Diabetes
October 05, 2012
- Juggling a Hospital Job and Family Can Be Painful
October 04, 2012
- Postoperative Program Prevents Respiratory Complications: Study
October 04, 2012
- Botox Injections: Option for Urge Incontinence?
October 04, 2012
- Meningitis Outbreak Not Over Yet: Experts
October 04, 2012
- Lung Function Recovery Seen in People Exposed to World Trade Center Site
October 04, 2012
- Researchers Map Vision in Brain
October 04, 2012
- Little U.S. Flu Activity So Far, CDC Says
October 04, 2012
- Electronic Health Records Aid Diabetes Control
October 04, 2012
- Doctors Speak Out on Health Care Waste in U.S.
October 03, 2012
- West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says
October 03, 2012
- Study: Digital Beats Film Mammography at Spotting Breast Cancer
October 02, 2012
- Seniors Who Fell Recently May Fare Worse After Surgery
October 02, 2012
- Impact Tests Show Bike Helmets Protect Kids in Crashes
October 02, 2012
- Many Pedestrians Hit By Cars Are Distracted By Mobile Devices
October 02, 2012
- Child Abuse Injuries Have Risen, Study Finds
October 01, 2012
- Teens Don't Really Like Taking Risks, Study Finds
October 01, 2012
- Retina's Thickness May Be Tied to Severity of MS, Study Suggests
October 01, 2012
- Mailed Kits May Prompt Parents to Protect Kids From Sun
September 30, 2012
- FDA Campaign Aims to Make Online Drug Purchases Safer
September 28, 2012
- Humira's Approval Widened to Include Ulcerative Colitis
September 28, 2012
- New Defibrillator Implanted Just Under the Skin
September 28, 2012
- Noisy Bars May Threaten Workers' Hearing
September 28, 2012
- Hospital Observation Units Could Save Billions in Health Costs, Study Says
September 27, 2012
- Follow-Up Lacking for Babies After Hepatitis B Vaccination: CDC
September 27, 2012
- Stivarga Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
September 27, 2012
- Telling Patients When They're Unfit to Drive Cuts Crashes: Study
September 26, 2012
- West Nile Cases Rise by 400 Since Last Week: CDC
September 26, 2012
- Aging Population Poses Long-Term Challenges to U.S. Economy
September 25, 2012
- U.S. Sees a Run on New Knees Since 1990s
September 25, 2012
- Doctors to Parents: No Trampolines
September 24, 2012
- Researchers Propose Plan for Managing Drug Shortages
September 24, 2012
- Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2012
September 23, 2012
- Health Reform 2.0: Governors Pushing Back on Medicaid Expansion
September 20, 2012
- NYC Effort Put Rats on the Run
September 20, 2012
- Suicide Now Kills More Americans Than Car Crashes: Study
September 20, 2012
- Survival After General Anesthesia Vastly Improved: Study
September 20, 2012
- Health Reform 2.0: States Balking at New Insurance Exchanges
September 19, 2012
- FDA Warns Against Use of Diarrhea Drug From El Salvador
September 19, 2012
- West Nile Cases Still Rising; Death Toll Now at 134, CDC Says
September 19, 2012
- More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations: Study
September 19, 2012
- Doctors Biased Against Drug Company Research, Study Finds
September 19, 2012
- New Drug Might Help Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome
September 18, 2012
- BPA in Food Packaging Tied to Child Obesity: Study
September 18, 2012
- Heart Deaths Rise With Extreme Temperatures, Study Finds
September 18, 2012
- FDA OKs First Ultrasound Imaging System for Dense Breasts
September 18, 2012
- First Ultrasound to Spot Cancer in Dense Breasts Approved
September 18, 2012
- Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe in a Stroller
September 17, 2012
- Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health: Study
September 17, 2012
- Topical Products for Muscle, Joint Pain May Cause Burns: FDA
September 14, 2012
- Mammography's Benefits Outweigh Harms for Older Women: Study
September 13, 2012
- Aubagio Approved for Multiple Sclerosis
September 13, 2012
- NYC OKs Ban on Big Sugary Drinks
September 13, 2012
- Many More U.S. Households Ready for Disasters: CDC
September 13, 2012
- NYC 'Soda Ban' Decision Expected Thursday
September 12, 2012
- Imported Ricotta Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria
September 12, 2012
- Docs' Sensitivity to Patients' Feelings Tied to Good Outcomes
September 12, 2012
- U.S. Expands SIDS Prevention Effort
September 12, 2012
- Newly Approved Imaging Agent Helps Find Prostate Cancer
September 12, 2012
- When Prescription Drugs Go OTC, Ads Talk Less of Harms: Study
September 11, 2012
- Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shot for Kids Aged 6 Months and Up
September 10, 2012
- Kids' Vaccine Exemptions Too Easy to Obtain: Study
September 10, 2012
- Researchers Find Powerful Swine Flu Strain in Korea
September 10, 2012
- Put Traffic Safety on Back-to-School 'To-Do' List: Experts
September 09, 2012
- Experts Offer Tips to Help Keep Fall Sports Injury Free
September 08, 2012
- X-Rays May Up Breast Cancer Risk for Women With Certain Genes: Study
September 07, 2012
- Lettuce: Buy Bagged or Not?
September 07, 2012
- Antibiotics in Meat May Thwart Efforts to Make Sausage Safe
September 07, 2012
- Tight Blood Sugar Control Won't Help Babies After Heart Surgery
September 07, 2012
- Face-Down Position May Be Safer During Radiation for Breast Cancer: Study
September 06, 2012
- Third of Hospital Staff Say Hand-Washing Reminders Unwelcome
September 06, 2012
- Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain High, CDC Says
September 06, 2012
- U.S. Health Care System Wastes $750B Annually, Report Finds
September 06, 2012
- The Plague: It's Still With Us
September 06, 2012
- Bosulif Approved for Rare Leukemia
September 05, 2012
- More Americans Get Effective HIV Treatment, Study Says
September 05, 2012
- West Nile Cases Continue to Climb; 87 Deaths So Far, CDC Says
September 05, 2012
- Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers
September 05, 2012
- Longer Resuscitation After Cardiac Arrest May Be Warranted, Study Suggests
September 04, 2012
- Health Tip: Defrost Meat Properly
September 03, 2012
- Organic Foods Not Healthier or More Nutritious, Study Says
September 03, 2012
- How Dog-Savvy Is Your Child?
September 02, 2012
- Feces-Linked Bacteria Found at Lake Erie Beaches
August 31, 2012
- FDA OKs Drug for Advanced Prostate Cancer
August 31, 2012
- Xtandi Approved for Advanced Prostate Cancer
August 31, 2012
- Most U.S. Schools Unprepared for Pandemics: Study
August 30, 2012
- 'Alarming' Rise Seen in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
August 30, 2012
- Heart Attacks, Strokes Jumped After Japan Earthquake, Study Finds
August 30, 2012
- Tiny Batteries Pose Growing Threat to Kids
August 30, 2012
- New Drug Approved for Irritable Bowel, Chronic Constipation
August 30, 2012
- Kids With Neurological Conditions at Higher Risk of Flu Death: CDC
August 29, 2012
- Hurricane Isaac Could Stir Up Allergies, Asthma
August 29, 2012
- Yet Another Tick-Borne Illness Emerges in U.S.
August 29, 2012
- Add Hurricane Menu to Your Storm Prep, Experts Say
August 28, 2012
- Once-Daily Pill Approved to Treat HIV
August 28, 2012
- Missed Diagnoses in ICU Often Have Deadly Results: Review
August 28, 2012
- Race May Affect Quality of Prostate Cancer Surgical Care
August 28, 2012
- ER Study Shows Drop in Deaths After Trauma Injury
August 28, 2012
- Could Your Genes Influence How You Vote?
August 27, 2012
- Stopping Controversial Asthma Drugs Could Have Downside: Study
August 27, 2012
- FDA Approves New Once-a-Day HIV Pill
August 27, 2012
- Health Tip: Work Out in Water
August 24, 2012
- U.S. Appeals Court Backs Ruling Against Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs
August 24, 2012
- Teen Girls Need Bone Health Advice to Stave Off Osteoporosis
August 24, 2012
- Couch-Potato Kids Are Top U.S. Child Health Problem: Poll
August 24, 2012
- Tap Water Used in Neti Pots Tied to Rare, Fatal Brain Infection
August 23, 2012
- FDA Cites Possible Source of Cantaloupe-Salmonella Outbreak
August 23, 2012
- Kindergarten Vaccines Close to Target Levels: CDC
August 23, 2012
- Microbiology and Genome Experts Quell Deadly Bacteria Outbreak
August 22, 2012
- Tainted Tattoo Ink Led to Skin Infection Outbreak
August 22, 2012
- Health Tip: When Children Develop Hearing Loss
August 21, 2012
- No Truth to Candidate's Claim That Rape Hinders Pregnancy, Experts Say
August 21, 2012
- 40 Proven Strategies to Improve Public Health
August 21, 2012
- 2 Tests May Improve Heart Patients' Care, Studies Suggest
August 21, 2012
- Vaccinations Belong on Parents' Back-to-School Checklists
August 20, 2012
- Health Tip: Protect Kids With a Life Jacket
August 17, 2012
- Global Tobacco Use Remains High, Survey Finds
August 17, 2012
- Dallas Launches Insecticide Spraying Against West Nile Virus
August 17, 2012
- Healthy-Looking Pigs at State Fair Found to Have Swine Flu
August 17, 2012
- FDA Approves Generic Versions of Actos
August 17, 2012
- Chemicals From Soaps, Cleansers Found in Minnesota Waterways
August 17, 2012
- Parents' Religious Beliefs Can Complicate Kids' End-of-Life Care
August 14, 2012
- Dallas, Fort Worth Area Braces for West Nile Spraying
August 14, 2012
- Flu Season's Vaccine Approved
August 14, 2012
- Physical, Mental Toll of Japanese Nuke Plant Meltdown Assessed
August 14, 2012
- Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Fire
August 13, 2012
- Fat Stats: 30% of Adults in 12 States Now Obese
August 13, 2012
- Many Test Results Left Unread as Patients Leave Hospital: Study
August 13, 2012
- Dallas-Fort Worth Brace for West Nile Spraying
August 13, 2012
- FDA Approves Flu Vaccine for Coming Season
August 13, 2012
- Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
August 12, 2012
- Workers With Disabilities More Prone to Injuries: Study
August 10, 2012
- FDA Gives Nod to First Drug for Diabetic Eye Disease
August 10, 2012
- Lucentis Approved for Diabetic Macular Edema
August 10, 2012
- 'Greening' Vacant Lots May Boost Safety
August 10, 2012
- Gonorrhea Resistant to All But One Antibiotic: CDC
August 09, 2012
- Marqibo Approved for Rare Leukemia
August 09, 2012
- Sharp Spike Seen in Swine Flu Cases: CDC
August 09, 2012
- Patients Often Kept in Dark About 'Off-Label' Drug Use: Study
August 08, 2012
- New Pill Might Relieve Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
August 08, 2012
- Few Follow Car Safety Guidelines for Kids, Study Finds
August 07, 2012
- Cholesterol Levels Getting Better for U.S. Kids: CDC
August 07, 2012
- Weekends More Fatal for Older Patients With Head Injury: Study
August 07, 2012
- Chronic 'Butter Flavoring' Exposure Linked to Harmful Brain Process
August 06, 2012
- Some Improvement in Heart Risk Factors for Americans: CDC
August 03, 2012
- Could Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Pose Skin Cancer Risk?
August 03, 2012
- Zaltrap Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
August 03, 2012
- First Generic Versions of Singulair Approved
August 03, 2012
- CDC Preparing Vaccine for New Swine Flu
August 03, 2012
- West Nile Virus on the Rise in US: CDC
August 02, 2012
- Smokers Drop Pricey Cigarettes for Cheaper Alternatives: CDC
August 02, 2012
- Health Tip: Keep Your Child Safe in a High Chair
August 01, 2012
- Too Much Bottled Water Might Harm Kids' Teeth
August 01, 2012
- Workers With Paid Sick Days Healthier, More Productive: Study
August 01, 2012
- 'Obese' Label May Not Apply to Heavy Ex-NFL Players
July 30, 2012
- 'Women and Children First?' Not So, Says Study
July 30, 2012
- Certain Tick Bites Might Spur Red Meat Allergy
July 26, 2012
- Flu Cases From County Fair Traced to Pigs
July 26, 2012
- The 'Five Second Rule' Is a Myth
July 26, 2012
- Health Tip: Dive Safely
July 25, 2012
- Airports in N.Y., L.A., Hawaii Deemed Worst for Pandemic Spread
July 25, 2012
- More Drug Trials Needed for Conditions Affecting Kids: Review
July 25, 2012
- High-Tech CT Scan May Get People With Chest Pain Home Faster
July 25, 2012
- Survey Finds Big Drop in Sexual Activity Among Black Teens
July 24, 2012
- Tudorza Pressair Approved for COPD
July 24, 2012
- Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn't Cut Injury Risk
July 24, 2012
- 33 Sickened by Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef: CDC
July 24, 2012
- Beware of the Potato Salad: Preventing Foodborne Illness in Summer
July 21, 2012
- Health Tip: Bring Baby Back to a Safe Home
July 19, 2012
- Health Tip: Rules for the Pool
July 19, 2012
- 2 New Weight-Loss Drugs Won't Reverse U.S. Obesity Crisis
July 19, 2012
- Disabled Americans Battle for Access to Hotel Pools
July 19, 2012
- Tornadoes Don't Have to Be Deadly, Experts Say
July 19, 2012
- Health Tip: Keep Cool in Extreme Heat
July 16, 2012
- Child Abuse Rises When Economy Sags: Study
July 16, 2012
- Annual Beaches Report Finds Water Quality Lacking Along U.S. Shores
June 27, 2012
- Magnets in iPad2 May Alter Settings on Brain Shunt Devices: Study
June 26, 2012
- U.S. Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Levels: Red Cross
June 26, 2012
- Wednesday Is National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2012
- FDA Probing Safety of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
June 26, 2012
- Glaucoma Stent Approved
June 25, 2012
- Pandemic H1N1 Flu Killed Far More Than Reported: Study
June 25, 2012
- Once-Banned Bird Flu Study Yields Sobering Findings
June 21, 2012
- As Heat Builds, Take Steps to Protect Yourself
June 20, 2012
- Hospitalization May Be 'Tipping Point' for Alzheimer's Decline
June 19, 2012
- More Than Half of Resident Docs Have Worked While Sick: Study
June 19, 2012
- Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe in the Backyard
June 18, 2012
- Dramatic Rise in Kids Hospitalized With High Blood Pressure: Study
June 18, 2012
- America Awaits Supreme Court's Ruling on Health Care Reform
June 18, 2012
- Safer Grilling Methods Might Cut Cancer Risk
June 17, 2012
- Hotel Room Germs Abound on TV Remotes, Light Switches
June 17, 2012
- Menhibrix Approved to Prevent Bacterial Infections in Youngsters
June 15, 2012
- FDA Approves Combo Shot for Meningitis, Hib in Kids
June 15, 2012
- Motorcycle Helmet Laws Save Lives and Dollars: CDC
June 14, 2012
- Plague Rare in U.S., Surfacing in More Affluent Areas
June 13, 2012
- Birth Control That Uses Combined Hormones Raises Heart Risk: Study
June 13, 2012
- Huge Rise in CT, MRI, Ultrasound Scan Use: Study
June 12, 2012
- Modest Health Care Spending Rise Expected for 2013: Report
June 12, 2012
- Perjeta Approved for Advanced Breast Cancer
June 11, 2012
- Seizure Behind Commerce Secretary Bryson's Crashes: Report
June 11, 2012
- Noisy Wards Could Threaten Hospital Patients' Health
June 11, 2012
- Head Injury's Location Key to Concussion Effects
June 08, 2012
- Danger at Home Lurks in Pills, Plants, Chemicals and More
June 08, 2012
- Poisoning 'Can Happen to Anyone'
June 08, 2012
- Ritual in Some Jewish Circumcisions Raises Risk of Herpes Infection: Report
June 07, 2012
- Obesity, Diabetes May Raise Complications After Joint Replacement
June 07, 2012
- Many Suffer Leg, Lung Clots While Hospitalized: CDC
June 07, 2012
- Flu Season Was One of Mildest on Record, CDC Confirms
June 07, 2012
- 9 in 10 Blacks With High Blood Pressure Have Early Heart Disease
June 07, 2012
- 1 in 3 Teens Admits to Texting While Driving
June 07, 2012
- Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Don't Boost Local Crime: Study
June 06, 2012
- Ultrasound May Detect Heart Disease Earlier in Arthritis Patients
June 06, 2012
- Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Spreading: WHO
June 06, 2012
- Child CT Scans Might Up Risk of Brain Cancer, Leukemia
June 06, 2012
- Fewer Medicare Patients Being 'Admitted' to Hospitals: Study
June 05, 2012
- Some Prisoners Misuse Antibiotic Ointments: Study
June 05, 2012
- Statewide Program Improved Heart-Attack Survival: Study
June 05, 2012
- Study Supports Guilt's Role in Depression
June 05, 2012
- Only a Third of U.S. Moms Who Plan to Breast-Feed Meet Goals
June 04, 2012
- 'Super Bug' May Thrive in Homes Where Kids Have Staph Infections
June 04, 2012
- Parental Abuse, Neglect Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk
June 04, 2012
- 'Uncertainty' Remains Over Supply of Key Cancer Drugs
June 04, 2012
- Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Certain Breast Cancers
June 03, 2012
- Small Batteries, Other Shiny Objects Pose Risks to Children
June 01, 2012
- Many Americans Taking Too Much Acetaminophen
June 01, 2012
- Ohio Mail-Order Hatchery Now Linked to Salmonella in 23 States
May 31, 2012
- FDA Warns of Fake Version of ADHD Drug Adderall
May 30, 2012
- High Blood Sugar May Make Pneumonia Deadlier
May 30, 2012
- Brave New World of Genetics Requires Safeguards, Experts Say
May 30, 2012
- They're Cute, But Baby Chicks Can Harbor Salmonella
May 30, 2012
- Education May Protect Brain From Exposure to Solvents
May 29, 2012
- Many Still Tanning, Despite Dangers, Survey Finds
May 27, 2012
- Regional Systems to Treat Severe Heart Attack Increasing
May 23, 2012
- Patients May Receive Too Much Acetaminophen in Hospital
May 23, 2012
- Clot Buster Seems to Help Up to 6 Hours After Stroke
May 23, 2012
- Injury-Linked Deaths Vary Widely Among States
May 22, 2012
- No Progress in Reducing U.S. Motorcycle Deaths: Report
May 22, 2012
- Studies See Advances in Detecting, Treating Pancreatic Cancer
May 22, 2012
- Patients Prefer More Invasive Form of Colon Scan: Study
May 22, 2012
- Night Staffing With Critical Care Docs May Lower ICU Death Rates
May 21, 2012
- Keeping Your Family Safe From Dog Bites
May 19, 2012
- Health Tip: Keep Cloth Grocery Totes Clean
May 18, 2012
- Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis
May 18, 2012
- Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
May 18, 2012
- Health Tip: Avoid Cross-Contaminating Food
May 17, 2012
- 'Fish Pedicure' a Recipe for Bacterial Infection, Researchers Warn
May 17, 2012
- OSHA's Safety Tests Protect Workers at Little Cost: Study
May 17, 2012
- Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids' Accidental Death: CDC
May 17, 2012
- Generic Versions of Blood-Thinning Plavix Approved
May 17, 2012
- Health Tip: When Should I Wash My Hands?
May 16, 2012
- Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA
May 16, 2012
- CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids
May 16, 2012
- U.S. Bests Canada, Europe in Drug Approvals
May 16, 2012
- Study Shows MS Patients at Most Risk for Drug-Linked Brain Illness
May 16, 2012
- FDA Panel Backs At-Home HIV Test
May 15, 2012
- U.S. Task Force Issues Blood Pressure Guidelines
May 15, 2012
- U.S. Assistance to Africa Cut AIDS-Related Deaths: Study
May 15, 2012
- 'Button' Batteries Sending More Kids to ER: Study
May 14, 2012
- FDA Issues Multiple Sclerosis Drug Alert
May 14, 2012
- Researchers Test Laxative-Free Colon Scan
May 14, 2012
- Availability of Beds, Poverty Drive Costly Hospital Readmissions
May 11, 2012
- Sex After Heart Attack? Doc's OK May Be Key
May 11, 2012
- Lifesaving Defibrillators Often Not Nearby When Needed
May 11, 2012
- FDA Issues Warning on Controversial MS Treatment
May 10, 2012
- Many Young Adults at Risk of Skin Cancer: CDC
May 10, 2012
- New Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise in Trial
May 10, 2012
- Only Half of Meds Taken by Kids Have 'Adequate' Safety Info: Study
May 10, 2012
- FDA Panel Gives Blessing to New Weight-Loss Drug
May 10, 2012
- Wheelchair Breakdowns on the Rise, Study Finds
May 09, 2012
- Rate of Hospitalizations for Stroke Has Declined in U.S.
May 09, 2012
- FDA Seeks Less Radiation for Kids Getting X-Rays, CT Scans
May 09, 2012
- Home Birth Poses Danger for Higher-Risk Pregnancies: Study
May 08, 2012
- Study: More Pre-Teens Get Vaccines When Middle Schools Require Them
May 07, 2012
- 42% of Americans Could Be Obese by 2030: CDC
May 07, 2012
- Using Earplugs Eases ICU Patients' Confusion: Study
May 07, 2012
- U.S. Obesity Rate Set to Soar, Costing Billions: CDC
May 07, 2012
- Mammograms Beat Thermography for Breast Cancer Detection: Study
May 04, 2012
- Psychiatric Patients Often Wait Nearly 12 Hours in ER
May 04, 2012
- Obese Drivers Less Likely to Buckle Up: Study
May 04, 2012
- U.S. Health Care Spending High, But Quality Lags: Report
May 03, 2012
- In Some Brain Bleeds, Patients Do Better at High-Volume Hospitals
May 03, 2012
- Once-Banned Bird Flu Study Suggests Pandemic Threat Is Real
May 02, 2012
- Health Tip: Taking the Kids for a Shopping Cart Ride
May 01, 2012
- Tasers Can Trigger Fatal Heart Trouble, Study Says
May 01, 2012
- Better Ways Needed to Track Drug Safety: Report
May 01, 2012
- Elelyso Approved for Gaucher Disease
May 01, 2012
- Health Tip: Installing a Playground at Home
April 30, 2012
- Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-in-Hand With Arthritis
April 30, 2012
- Pacifiers Don't Discourage Breast-Feeding, Study Says
April 30, 2012
- Heart Attack Survival Varies Widely Among Hospitals, Study Finds
April 30, 2012
- Less-Invasive Surgery for Esophageal Cancer Might Be Safer
April 30, 2012
- Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study
April 29, 2012
- Cellphones, Texting Put Teen Drivers in Danger, Studies Show
April 29, 2012
- Black Kids Less Apt to Get Meds for Stomach Pain in ER: Study
April 28, 2012
- Afinitor Approval Expanded to Include Benign Kidney Tumors
April 27, 2012
- Votrient Approved to Treat Cancer That Begins in Soft Tissue
April 27, 2012
- Rate of Statin-Linked Muscle Woes Unclear, Study Suggests
April 27, 2012
- Blood Clot Risk for Outpatients Needs More Attention: Study
April 27, 2012
- FDA Approves New Impotence Drug Stendra
April 27, 2012
- Levaquin Approved to Treat or Prevent Plague
April 27, 2012
- Americans Support Medicare Reform, But Not on Their Dime: Poll
April 26, 2012
- Another Drug 'Take-Back Day' Scheduled for Saturday
April 26, 2012
- Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDC
April 26, 2012
- Anti-Smoking TV Ads From Tobacco Industry Don't Help
April 26, 2012
- Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third of Young Athletes
April 26, 2012
- Air Quality Improving in Many U.S. Cities: Report
April 25, 2012
- Quality Nursing May Protect Very Low Birth Weight Babies
April 24, 2012
- Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance in Study
April 24, 2012
- Pacemakers, Defibrillators Sources of Deadly Infections: Study
April 24, 2012
- 'Publication Bias' Casts Doubt on Value of Antidepressants for Autism
April 23, 2012
- Cost of Snakebite Therapy May Squeeze Victims' Wallets
April 23, 2012
- Cyberbullying May Call for New Prevention Tactics
April 23, 2012
- Close Laundry Detergent Right After Use, Expert Says
April 21, 2012
- On-the-Job Injuries Can Be Lethal to U.S. Teens
April 21, 2012
- 'Catastrophic' Head Injuries to High School Football Players Rising
April 20, 2012
- Long MP3 Playlists Lead to Distracted Drivers
April 20, 2012
- U.S. Gives Green Light to Publish Controversial Bird Flu Research
April 20, 2012
- After Hospitalization, Men More Likely to Show Up in ER
April 19, 2012
- Healthy Lifestyle Choices Could Cut Cancer Rates: Report
April 19, 2012
- Measles Outbreaks in 2011 Were Worst in 15 Years: CDC
April 19, 2012
- Bedbugs Can Infest Your Office, Too
April 19, 2012
- EPA to Cut Air Pollution from Natural Gas 'Fracking'
April 18, 2012
- Helicopter Beats Ground Transport for Trauma Victims: Study
April 17, 2012
- Study Casts Doubt on Value of Pricey Prostate Cancer Therapy
April 17, 2012
- New Method to Reveal Alzheimer's Marker Shows Promise
April 17, 2012
- Brain Changes May Hamper Decision-Making in Old Age
April 17, 2012
- Young Risk-Takers Drawn to Dangerous 'Choking Game'
April 16, 2012
- Death From Accidental Injuries Among Kids Drops 30%: CDC
April 16, 2012
- Dissolvable Heart Artery Stents Appear Safe in Study
April 16, 2012
- Researchers ID Genes That May Determine Mental Illness
April 15, 2012
- Health Tip: Have a Safe Picnic
April 13, 2012
- CT Scans Deliver More Radiation to Obese People: Study
April 13, 2012
- Drug Approved to Treat High Blood Pressure
April 13, 2012
- 'Red Tide' Likely in New England This Season, Experts Warn
April 13, 2012
- Passengers on 'Bat' Plane Cleared of Rabies Risk
April 12, 2012
- Common Plastics Chemical Might Boost Diabetes Risk
April 12, 2012
- Baldness Drug May Cause Sexual Side Effects: FDA
April 12, 2012
- Politics May Get in the Way of Empathy, Research Shows
April 12, 2012
- DNA Testing Finds Allergens, Toxins in Traditional Chinese Medicines
April 12, 2012
- Mobile Stroke Units Might Trim Time to Treatment
April 11, 2012
- FDA Seeks to Limit Antibiotics in Animal Feed
April 11, 2012
- FDA Seeks to Limit Antibiotics in Animal Feed
April 11, 2012
- Drug May Prevent Pancreatitis After Digestive Procedure
April 11, 2012
- U.S. Teen Births Hit Record Low
April 10, 2012
- Dental X-Rays May Be Linked to Benign Brain Tumors
April 10, 2012
- U.S. Spends Too Little on Public Health Initiatives: Report
April 10, 2012
- Tax Day May Drive Up Fatal Crash Rates
April 10, 2012
- Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk: FDA
April 10, 2012
- Could Menthol Cigarettes Pose Even Higher Stroke Risk?
April 09, 2012
- Experts Offer Advice After Yankee Pitcher's Trampoline Injury
April 08, 2012
- Pharmacy 'Robots' Linked to Bacterial Contamination of Drugs
April 06, 2012
- Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission
April 06, 2012
- Follow-Up Procedures Common in Women After Breast-Conserving Surgery
April 05, 2012
- Physician Groups Call for Fewer Medical Tests
April 04, 2012
- Better Safeguards Needed for Imported Food, Drugs: Report
April 04, 2012
- More Fake Avastin Found in U.S., FDA Says
April 04, 2012
- Drug Patch Approved for Advanced Parkinson's and Restless Leg Syndrome
April 03, 2012
- Ultrasound, MRI Might Spot Cancer in Dense Breast Tissue
April 03, 2012
- U.S. Advisers Say It's Now Safe to Publish Bird Flu Studies
March 31, 2012
- Justices Meet to Decide Fate of Health-Reform Legislation
March 30, 2012
- Changes in Insurance Make ER Visits More Likely: Study
March 30, 2012
- FDA Calls on Tobacco Companies to List Harmful Ingredients
March 30, 2012
- Legal Experts Offer Predictions on Fate of Health-Reform Legislation
March 29, 2012
- Justices Debate Whether Health-Care Law Can Stand Without Mandate
March 28, 2012
- Pay-for-Performance Hospitals Don't Offer Better Care: Study
March 28, 2012
- Supreme Court Justices Zero In on Key Provision of Health-Care Law
March 27, 2012
- Cardiac Cocktail Delivered by Paramedics May Save Lives
March 27, 2012
- Omontys Approved for Anemic People With Kidney Disease
March 27, 2012
- CT Scans Can Spot Heart Trouble Fast
March 26, 2012
- Supreme Court Begins Review of Affordable Care Act
March 26, 2012
- Showing Patients Images of Their Clogged Arteries a Powerful Wake-Up Call
March 24, 2012
- Vacationing With a Wanderer Demands Planning
March 23, 2012
- New Device Approved for Lingering GERD
March 23, 2012
- Supreme Court Prepares to Tackle Affordable Care Act
March 22, 2012
- Legal Experts See a Close Win for Health-Reform Law
March 22, 2012
- Medicaid Expansion Is a Key Part of Affordable Care Act
March 22, 2012
- FDA Mulls Expanding Patients' Access to Certain Drugs
March 22, 2012
- U.S. Underestimates Long-Term Costs of Obesity, Experts Say
March 21, 2012
- Hospitalization May Hasten Seniors' Memory Decline
March 21, 2012
- Generic Boniva Approved for Osteoporosis
March 19, 2012
- Half of Stroke Victims Don't Call 911, Research Shows
March 16, 2012
- Hospital Saved Millions by Keeping Close Eye on Antibiotic Use
March 15, 2012
- Recent Rise Seen in Foodborne Diseases From Imports: CDC
March 14, 2012
- New Gel Treats Precancerous Skin Condition in Days: Study
March 14, 2012
- First Generic Lexapro Approved
March 14, 2012
- One Antibiotic Appears to Ease Severe E. Coli Infection
March 13, 2012
- Keeping Young Athletes Safe From Sexual Abuse
March 09, 2012
- Aggressive Care Best for Brain Trauma, Study Shows
March 09, 2012
- New Silicone Breast Implant Approved
March 09, 2012
- Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Many Household Products: Study
March 08, 2012
- Acid Reflux From Chronic Heartburn May Damage Teeth
March 08, 2012
- Drug Approved to Prevent Respiratory Distress Syndrome
March 07, 2012
- Many Pilots, Truck Drivers Sleep-Deprived, Survey Finds
March 03, 2012
- Two Pancreatic-Enzyme Products Approved
March 01, 2012
- Toxins Afloat in Shark Fin Soup?
March 01, 2012
- Could a Statin Lower Your Risk for Depression?
February 29, 2012
- Efforts to Improve Research on Kids' Drugs Paying Off: Report
February 29, 2012
- U.S. Will Push to Have Graphic Warnings on Cigarettes
February 29, 2012
- Parents Often Right to Bring Kids With Fever to the ER: Study
February 28, 2012
- Autoinjector Version of MS Drug Approved
February 28, 2012
- Children Now Eligible for Screening Test for Bacterium
February 24, 2012
- Chemical Used to Strip Bathtubs Linked to Worker Deaths: CDC
February 23, 2012
- Home-Visit Program May Improve Child's Asthma
February 23, 2012
- FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa
February 22, 2012
- Hospitals Ranked for Emergency Medicine Quality
February 22, 2012
- FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again
February 21, 2012
- Medtronic Stent Approved to Treat Coronary Artery Disease
February 21, 2012
- Raw Milk Causes Most Illness From Dairy Products: CDC
February 21, 2012
- Many Women Having a Heart Attack Don't Have Chest Pain
February 21, 2012
- Health Tip: Never Leave Kids in the Car
February 20, 2012
- Korlym Approved for Cushing's Syndrome
February 20, 2012
- 15% of U.S. Surgeons Report Drinking Problems in Survey
February 20, 2012
- Hepatitis C Now Kills More Americans Than HIV
February 20, 2012
- Bird Flu Studies Can Be Published After All: WHO
February 18, 2012
- Living to 100 May Be Tougher Than You Think
February 17, 2012
- Good Football Helmet Fit Key to Preventing Brain Injuries
February 17, 2012
- Arsenic Might Be Found in Some Organic Foods: Study
February 16, 2012
- U.S. Teen Driving Deaths Up: Report
February 16, 2012
- Health Tip: Practice Window Safety
February 15, 2012
- Weekend Delivery Doesn't Hurt Babies With Birth Defects: Study
February 15, 2012
- 'Needlestick' Law Linked to Drop in Health Worker Injuries
February 15, 2012
- Home Oxygen Could Raise Burn Risk: Experts
February 13, 2012
- Zioptan Eyedrops Approved for Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
February 13, 2012
- Study Weighs Pros, Cons of Home or Hospital Birth
February 10, 2012
- White House Alters Controversial Birth Control Rule
February 10, 2012
- Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER
February 10, 2012
- Many Gay Men Would Support 'Home HIV Test': Study
February 10, 2012
- More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say
February 09, 2012
- Health Tip: Before You Start an Exercise Program
February 08, 2012
- Prescription Shampoo Approved to Treat Head Lice
February 08, 2012
- Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars: Report
February 06, 2012
- Antidepressants May Not Raise Suicide Risk in Youth: Study
February 06, 2012
- Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
February 03, 2012
- If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You
February 02, 2012
- Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer
February 01, 2012
- Clot-Busting Drug May Work for Those Who Have Strokes While Asleep
February 01, 2012
- U.S. Advisers Explain Request to Censor Bird Flu Research
January 31, 2012
- Kalydeco Approved to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
January 31, 2012
- Erivedge Approved to Treat Basal Cell Carcinoma
January 30, 2012
- IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses
January 27, 2012
- Drug Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer
January 27, 2012
- Students Report Playing Dangerous 'Choking Game'
January 27, 2012
- Bydureon Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
January 27, 2012
- More U.S. Babies Born at Home: Report
January 26, 2012
- Gang Murders Taking Toll on Young Males, CDC Says
January 26, 2012
- Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses' Odds for Obesity
January 25, 2012
- Baltimore Deemed U.S. City With Most Top-Ranked Hospitals
January 24, 2012
- CT Scan Dye Containing Iodine May Affect Thyroid
January 24, 2012
- Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study
January 23, 2012
- Hip Fracture Patients Often Have Other Health Problems
January 23, 2012
- Abortion Safer for Women Than Childbirth, Study Claims
January 23, 2012
- U.S. Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses Take Toll on the Till
January 20, 2012
- Scientists Agree to Delay Controversial Bird Flu Research
January 20, 2012
- First Test Approved to Help Detect Risk of Rare Brain Infection
January 20, 2012
- More Americans Practicing Safe Sex, CDC Reports
January 19, 2012
- U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
January 18, 2012
- Flu Season Off to Slow Start, So Far
January 18, 2012
- Voraxaze Approved to Treat High Levels of Chemo Drug
January 18, 2012
- Injuries to Pedestrians Wearing Headphones Tripled Since 2004
January 17, 2012
- FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips
January 17, 2012
- Americans Aren't Getting Any Skinnier
January 17, 2012
- U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
January 17, 2012
- Children's Drowning Injuries, Deaths Decline: Study
January 16, 2012
- Endovascular Graft Approved for Tears of Aorta
January 16, 2012
- Pediatricians Split on Heart Tests Before Kids' ADHD Meds
January 16, 2012
- Healthy Children, Safe Homes a Winning Combination
January 14, 2012
- Health Tip: Buy Safe Toys
January 13, 2012
- At More U.S. Workplaces, Smokers Need Not Apply
January 13, 2012
- CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens
January 13, 2012
- U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Might Avert 885,000 Cases
January 12, 2012
- Internet Flu Searches May Warn of Outbreaks
January 11, 2012
- Tips to Keep Winter Sports Injury-Free
December 30, 2011
- PTSD, Respiratory Problems May Be Linked in 9/11 Responders
December 30, 2011
- Crowding in ER May Delay Pain Relief for Kids
December 30, 2011
- Parents Speak Out on Catastrophic Youth Sports Injuries
December 29, 2011
- States Crack Down on Drunk Drivers This Holiday Season
December 28, 2011
- Avastin May Help Some With Ovarian Cancer: Studies
December 28, 2011
- A Visit Can Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Patients
December 25, 2011
- Breast Cancer Patients Face More Imaging Tests Today
December 23, 2011
- Keeping Kids Warm, Dry and Safe in Cold Weather
December 23, 2011
- Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes
December 22, 2011
- Noisy Toys Might Harm Kids' Hearing
December 22, 2011
- Isentress Approval Expanded to Include Children and Teens
December 21, 2011
- Move to Hospital Isolation Unit Linked to Raised Delirium Risk
December 21, 2011
- Drug Overdoses Kill More Americans Than Car Accidents: CDC
December 20, 2011
- Many Police Officers Battle Sleep Woes, Study Finds
December 20, 2011
- Edarbyclor Approved for High Blood Pressure
December 20, 2011
- Discerning Gift-Givers Look for Toys That Offer More Than Fun
December 19, 2011
- Choosing a Toy? Think 'Kid-Powered'
December 19, 2011
- Health Tip: Participating in Winter Sports
December 16, 2011
- Dengue Fever Cases Subside in Florida, But Threat Remains
December 16, 2011
- FDA Seeks to Get More Women Into Trials of Medical Devices
December 16, 2011
- Could Statins Help Those Hospitalized With Flu?
December 14, 2011
- Med Students Need Hand Holding on Hand Washing
December 14, 2011
- Walking While Drunk Can Lead to Deadly Accidents: Expert
December 14, 2011
- Injuries Linked to Holiday Decorating on the Rise
December 14, 2011
- Electronic Cigarette Makers Must Prove Safety of Products: Report
December 14, 2011
- Millions of Americans Are Victims of Sexual Violence: CDC
December 14, 2011
- Higher Hospital Admissions Equal Higher Readmissions: Study
December 14, 2011
- Many Toddlers Wind Up in ER After Accidental Overdose
December 13, 2011
- Angioplasty Safe at Hospitals Without On-Site Surgery: Review
December 13, 2011
- U.S. Safety Board Urges Nationwide Ban on Drivers' Use of Cellphones
December 13, 2011
- FDA Panel Cites Clot Risk From Contraceptive Patch
December 12, 2011
- Drug for Acute Respiratory Distress May Do More Harm Than Good: Study
December 12, 2011
- Study Questions Use of MRI Before Back-Pain Injections
December 12, 2011
- Health Tip: Don't Let Holiday Turkey Make You Sick
December 09, 2011
- Depression, Disability Can Follow ICU Care: Study
December 09, 2011
- Abuse May Alter Child's Brain Activity
December 09, 2011
- Recent E. Coli Outbreak Traced to Lettuce From One Farm: CDC
December 09, 2011
- Few With Acute Kidney Injury See Specialists, Study Finds
December 08, 2011
- FDA Panels to Weigh Safety of Newer Forms of the 'Pill'
December 07, 2011
- U.S. Health Secretary Says 'No' to Morning-After Pill for Younger Teens
December 07, 2011
- Many Kids Seen in ER Have High Blood Pressure
December 07, 2011
- Bed Bugs Can Bypass Pitfalls of Inbreeding, Studies Say
December 06, 2011
- If Parents Drink and Drive, Their Kids May Too: Study
December 06, 2011
- FDA Targets Homeopathic Weight Loss Products
December 06, 2011
- Hormone Drugs Might Not Raise Heart-Related Deaths in Prostate Patients
December 06, 2011
- Girls More Prone Than Boys to Headaches After Head Injury
December 05, 2011
- Common Hospital Infection Lengthens Patient Stays
December 05, 2011
- Study Sees Rice as Source of Arsenic Exposure
December 05, 2011
- Health Officials Urge Americans: Get Your Flu Shot Now
December 05, 2011
- Genes May Make Quitting Tougher for Smokers
December 02, 2011
- Kids of All Weights Benefit From Car Seats
December 02, 2011
- First Generic Lipitor Approved
December 01, 2011
- Experts Urge Posting Meat, Poultry Inspection Data on Web
December 01, 2011
- Time of Surgery Doesn't Influence Results, Study Says
December 01, 2011
- FDA Moves to Speed Development of Artificial Pancreas Systems
December 01, 2011
- New Hip Implants No Better Than Older Ones, Study Finds
November 30, 2011
- Most U.S. Drivers Engage in 'Distracting' Behaviors: Poll
November 30, 2011
- Docs Who Own MRIs Order Far More Scans
November 30, 2011
- Advocates Push for Greater Awareness of HIV/AIDS
November 30, 2011
- Arsenic Detected in Apple, Grape Juice Samples
November 30, 2011
- 'Flat Head' Syndrome in Babies Usually Temporary
November 29, 2011
- Many With HIV Not Getting Meds: CDC
November 29, 2011
- Scans Reveal Differences in Psychopathic Brains
November 29, 2011
- Lengthy Hospital Transfers May Hamper Heart Attack Care
November 28, 2011
- Angioplasty Patients May Be at Risk for Rehospitalization
November 28, 2011
- Health Tip: Pack Your Holiday Leftovers Carefully
November 25, 2011
- Merck to Pay $950M to Settle Probe of Vioxx Marketing
November 23, 2011
- ER Visits for Energy-Drink Ills Soar in U.S.
November 22, 2011
- Get Rid of Bumpers, Stuffed Animals in Baby's Crib
November 22, 2011
- More Blacks Die in Hospital After Diverticulitis Surgery
November 22, 2011
- Surgery May Boost Survival With Dangerous Heart Condition
November 22, 2011
- Erwinaze Approved for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
November 18, 2011
- FDA Revokes Approval of Avastin for Breast Cancer
November 18, 2011
- FDA Revokes Approval of Avastin for Breast Cancer
November 18, 2011
- 19 Million New STD Infections Reported Annually, CDC Says
November 17, 2011
- Health Tip: Why Antibiotic Resistance Is Serious
November 16, 2011
- Jakafi Approved for Rare Bone-Marrow Disease
November 16, 2011
- Older ER Patients Less Likely to Get Pain Meds, Data Shows
November 16, 2011
- Pneumonia Most Common Infection After Heart Surgery
November 15, 2011
- Health Tip: Make Your Garage Safer
November 14, 2011
- More Teens Getting Vaccines Against HPV, Other Infections: CDC
November 14, 2011
- Exclusive Breast-Feeding Not the Norm in U.S.
November 11, 2011
- Flu Hits 90 Million Children Under 5 Each Year
November 11, 2011
- FDA Approves First Umbilical Cord Blood Product
November 11, 2011
- Drugs Slipped Into Drinks Sending Many to ER: Report
November 10, 2011
- Most Smokers Want to Quit, CDC Report Finds
November 10, 2011
- Vaccine to Treat Breast, Ovarian Cancers Shows Promise
November 08, 2011
- Heart Stress Test Likelier When Doctor Owns Equipment: Study
November 08, 2011
- Home Environment Affects Asthmatic Kids
November 07, 2011
- Erbitux Approval Expanded to Include Head and Neck Cancer
November 07, 2011
- Judge Blocks FDA Plan for Graphic Cigarette Warnings
November 07, 2011
- Drugs to Make You Look Beautiful -- But at What Price?
November 04, 2011
- Change in Hepatitis Screening May Save Lives, Money
November 04, 2011
- Newer Not Necessarily Better for Football Helmet Design
November 04, 2011
- Xarelto Approved to Prevent Stroke in People With Abnormal Heartbeat
November 04, 2011
- Buyer, Beware of Over-the-Counter Thyroid Supplements: Study
November 04, 2011
- Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 29
November 03, 2011
- Too Many Meds May Be More Problem Than Cure
November 03, 2011
- Artificial Heart Valve Doesn't Require Open-Heart Surgery
November 03, 2011
- More People Landing in the ER After Abusing Muscle Relaxant: Report
November 03, 2011
- Hospital Rooms Crawling With Drug-Resistant Germs: Study
November 02, 2011
- MelaFind Device Approved to Detect Melanoma
November 02, 2011
- Device Approved to Remedy Abdominal Aneurysms
November 02, 2011
- Modern Technology Reveals Clues From Egyptian Mummy
November 02, 2011
- Deaths From Abuse of Painkillers Triple in a Decade: CDC
November 01, 2011
- Spooky Contacts Can Be a Nightmare for Your Eyes
October 31, 2011
- Experts Offer 'Lucky 13' Tips for Safe and Healthy Halloween
October 31, 2011
- 'Hard Hats' Still Have High Rates of Injury, Illness: Report
October 31, 2011
- Obama Acts to Ease U.S. Drug Shortages
October 31, 2011
- Exparel Approved for Post-Surgery Pain
October 31, 2011
- Many Parents Skipping Kids' Shots, Putting Other Kids at Risk
October 31, 2011
- Experts Offer 'Lucky 13' Tips for Safe and Healthy Halloween
October 29, 2011
- Spooky Contacts Can Be a Nightmare for Your Eyes
October 28, 2011
- More Evidence Shows Newer Forms of 'Pill' Raise Clot Risk, FDA Says
October 27, 2011
- Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 28
October 26, 2011
- National Drug Take-Back Day Scheduled for Saturday
October 26, 2011
- X-Ray Screening Doesn't Prevent Lung Cancer Deaths: Study
October 26, 2011
- Drug-Resistant Infections in Hospitals May Be Less Deadly Than Thought
October 25, 2011
- BPA Exposure in Womb Linked to Behavioral Woes in Girls
October 24, 2011
- Onfi Approved to Treat Severe Seizures
October 24, 2011
- First Versions of Generic Zyprexa Approved
October 24, 2011
- Study Casts Doubt on Hot Dogs' Link to Colon Cancer
October 24, 2011
- Unvaccinated Kids Behind Largest U.S. Measles Outbreak in Years: Study
October 20, 2011
- Food Nutrition Labels Must Be Made Simpler, Experts Say
October 20, 2011
- Suicide Rates Vary by Region: CDC
October 20, 2011
- Hospital Programs to Reduce Antibiotic Resistance Working: Studies
October 20, 2011
- FDA: Dirty Conditions Likely to Blame for Listeria Outbreak at Cantaloupe Farm
October 19, 2011
- Antidepressant Use Skyrocketed in Past 20 Years: CDC
October 19, 2011
- Health Care-Related Infections Declined in 2010: CDC
October 19, 2011
- Care for Mentally Ill Vets at VA Centers May Differ Across U.S.
October 19, 2011
- Report Tracks Patient Outcomes at 5,000 U.S. Hospitals
October 18, 2011
- Fewer Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure, U.S. Study Finds
October 18, 2011
- Fewer Than Half of Kids Hurt in Car Crashes Wearing Seat Belts
October 17, 2011
- Many Don't Believe Their Obesity is Unhealthy: Study
October 17, 2011
- Too Many Kids Injured in ATV Crashes, Study Finds
October 17, 2011
- Gun Injuries to U.S. Kids Likely Underestimated: Study
October 17, 2011
- It's Easy to Mistake Medicine for Candy
October 17, 2011
- Excessive Drinking Costs U.S. Billions, CDC Reports
October 17, 2011
- More Children Visiting ERs for Psychiatric Care
October 14, 2011
- Teen Crash Risk High in First Month of Driving, Study Finds
October 14, 2011
- TB Outbreaks in Texas Schools Show Disease Still a Threat
October 14, 2011
- 1 in 6 Cellphones in Britain Contaminated With 'Fecal Matter'
October 14, 2011
- Ferriprox Approved to Treat 'Iron Overload'
October 14, 2011
- Get Your Flu Shot Now, CDC Urges
October 14, 2011
- Neighborhoods With Busy Intersections Discourage Children's Play
October 13, 2011
- Pot Smoking May More Than Double Crash Risk
October 12, 2011
- Death Toll From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak Now Stands at 23
October 12, 2011
- After Stroke, Crossed Legs a Welcome Sign
October 10, 2011
- Number of U.S. Kids Injured on Halloween Is Scary
October 09, 2011
- Cialis Approved to Treat Enlarged Prostate
October 07, 2011
- Juvisync Approved for Type 2 Diabetics With High Cholesterol
October 07, 2011
- ER Crowding May Encourage Poor Hand Hygiene
October 07, 2011
- Simple MRIs Safe for Children, Study Says
October 07, 2011
- FDA Approves First Combo Drug for Diabetes, Cholesterol
October 07, 2011
- 21 Deaths From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak: CDC
October 07, 2011
- More Evidence Minorities in U.S. Get Poorer Hospital Care
October 06, 2011
- Many Medicare Patients Get Surgeries in Last Year of Life: Study
October 06, 2011
- Swimming Pool Chemicals Cause Thousands of Injuries: CDC
October 06, 2011
- More Kids Treated for Concussions in ERs: CDC
October 06, 2011
- National Study Will Track Tobacco Use in U.S.
October 06, 2011
- 18 Deaths From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak: CDC
October 05, 2011
- More Americans Face Longers Trips to ER
October 05, 2011
- Hospital Readmission Rates on the Rise in Older Adults: Study
October 04, 2011
- Drunk Driving Declines in U.S.
October 04, 2011
- 'LeGoo' Vessel Plug Approved for Vascular Surgery
October 04, 2011
- Some U.S. Parents Ignoring Vaccination Guidelines
October 03, 2011
- Keep Kids in Rear-Facing Car Seats Until Age 2
October 01, 2011
- FDA Warns LASIK Providers: Stop Making False Claims
September 30, 2011
- Anthrax Attack Plans Need to Be Handled Locally, Report Says
September 30, 2011
- Drug Shortages Even Worse This Year: FDA
September 30, 2011
- 1 in 5 American Workers Still Smokes: CDC
September 29, 2011
- Child Face Mask Approved to Help Prevent Spread of Germs
September 28, 2011
- Listeria Outbreak Is Deadliest in More Than a Decade
September 28, 2011
- End-Stage Alzheimer's Patients Often Hospitalized Unnecessarily
September 28, 2011
- Mixed Results Seen With 'Off-Label' Use of Antipsychotics
September 27, 2011
- Breast-Feeding Boost: Fewer Hospitals Handing Out Free Formula
September 26, 2011
- Remicade Approved for Ulcerative Colitis in Children
September 26, 2011
- Check Plastic Surgeon's Credentials or Risk Tragic Results, Experts Warn
September 26, 2011
- Newer Contraceptive Pills Could Raise Clot Risk, FDA Warns
September 26, 2011
- Soliris Approval Expanded to Include Rare Blood Disorder
September 23, 2011
- Most Patients Want Experienced Surgeons, Not Trainees
September 23, 2011
- In Older Men, Prostate Biopsies Can Raise Risk of Hospitalization
September 22, 2011
- Infections Linked to Swimming, Drinking Water: CDC
September 22, 2011
- Lung Disease Puts Many Black Patients Back in Hospital: Report
September 22, 2011
- Asthma Inhaler Primatene Mist Going Off the Market
September 22, 2011
- Bed Bug Insecticides Causing Sickness, Officials Warn
September 22, 2011
- CDC Moves to Make Organ Transplantation Safer
September 21, 2011
- CDC Urges Americans: Get Your Flu Shot
September 21, 2011
- Japan Reactor Fallout Reached San Francisco Bay Area: Study
September 21, 2011
- Global Toll of 'Non-Communicable Diseases' -- $47 Trillion by 2030
September 19, 2011
- Diverticulitis Surgery More Dangerous for Older Black Patients: Study
September 19, 2011
- Hospitals Serving More Minorities Have Higher Trauma Death Rate
September 19, 2011
- Accidental Medication Poisonings in Kids on the Rise
September 16, 2011
- U.N. Summit Seeks to Tame 'Non-Communicable Diseases'
September 16, 2011
- Vaccinations Aren't Just for Kids
September 16, 2011
- Fear Proves Prime Motivator for Vaccinations
September 16, 2011
- Doctors Urged to Lead Battle Against Alcohol Abuse
September 15, 2011
- Rural Stroke Victims May Benefit From 'Virtual' Care
September 14, 2011
- U.S. Seeks to Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks, Strokes
September 13, 2011
- For Many Americans, 9/11 Worries Still Dominate
September 12, 2011
- Public Often Unaware of a Drug's Safety Record -- Or Lack of One
September 12, 2011
- Heart Devices Like Pacemakers Linked to Infections
September 12, 2011
- FDA Advisers Call for Revised Labels for Osteoporosis Drugs
September 09, 2011
- A Little Dirt May Be a Good Thing
September 09, 2011
- Big Health Plans Can Negotiate Lower Hospital Costs: Study
September 08, 2011
- New X-Rays Offer Clues on Evolution of the Human Brain
September 08, 2011
- Tick-borne Illness May Lurk in Blood Supply
September 06, 2011
- Hospitalized Kids May Receive Up to 35 Meds a Week
September 06, 2011
- Fewer U.S. Adults Smoking, CDC Says
September 06, 2011
- Traffic Safety Should Be Among First Lessons in New School Year
September 02, 2011
- Flu Diagnostic Kit Approved
September 02, 2011
- FDA: Silicone Breast Implants to Remain on Market
September 01, 2011
- Old-Age Tremors May Be Caused by Brain Lesions
September 01, 2011
- Dangerous Bacteria Hide Out in Nurses', Doctors' Uniforms
August 31, 2011
- FDA Focuses on Silicone Breast Implant Safety Studies
August 30, 2011
- Bacterial Strain Behind 'Black Death' Plague Is Likely Extinct: Study
August 30, 2011
- Simple Safety Steps Can Make Back to School a Breeze
August 29, 2011
- Many Use ER for Routine Follow-Up Care After Hospital Discharge
August 29, 2011
- Xalkori Approved for Advanced Lung Cancer
August 29, 2011
- Mobile Devices Dangerous for Pedestrians, Too
August 29, 2011
- Irene Downgraded to Tropical Storm But Still a Threat
August 28, 2011
- Hurricane Irene Makes Landfall Over North Carolina
August 27, 2011
- Hurricane Irene Starts Assault on East Coast
August 26, 2011
- Extended-release Painkiller Approved
August 26, 2011
- East Coast Urged to Prepare as Hurricane Irene Approaches
August 25, 2011
- Firazyr Approved for Rare Swelling Disease
August 25, 2011
- Calcified Plaque in Arteries May Be Tied to Stroke, Dementia Risk
August 25, 2011
- Specialized Stroke Centers Deliver on the Weekends
August 25, 2011
- Three-Quarters of U.S. Jobless Can't Afford Health Care: Report
August 24, 2011
- East Coast Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Irene
August 24, 2011
- Cancer Drug Shortages Getting Worse, FDA Says
August 24, 2011
- 2 Salmonella Outbreaks Traced to Baby Chicks, Ducklings
August 24, 2011
- Botox Approved to Treat Urinary Incontinence
August 24, 2011
- Health Tip: Protect Kids With Life Jackets
August 23, 2011
- Mainstay Meds Often Cut Off Accidentally After Hospital Stay
August 23, 2011
- 5.8-Magnitude Quake Unnerves East Coast
August 23, 2011
- Falls From Windows Claiming Too Many Children's Lives
August 22, 2011
- Steps Outlined to Screen All Newborns for Heart Defects
August 22, 2011
- Most Heart Attack Patients Who Need Angioplasty Quickly Get It: Study
August 22, 2011
- Children With Food Allergies Often Face Skepticism
August 19, 2011
- Celiac Disease on the Rise in U.S.
August 19, 2011
- Adult Vaccinations Protect Children: Report
August 19, 2011
- Paper Money Worldwide Tainted With BPA: Study
August 19, 2011
- Adcetris Approved to Treat Lymphomas
August 19, 2011
- Black Scientists Less Likely to Receive NIH Research Grants
August 18, 2011
- Don't Skip This Year's Flu Shot: CDC
August 18, 2011
- Cases of Legionnaire's Disease Tripled in 10 Years
August 18, 2011
- New Drug Approved for Advanced Skin Cancer
August 17, 2011
- Sprained Ankles Straining ER Resources, Study Finds
August 17, 2011
- Lessons From Tainted Peanut Butter Outbreak Apply Today
August 17, 2011
- U.S. Women Using Dangerous Weight-Loss Pill 2 Years After Recall
August 16, 2011
- More Kids Hospitalized for Flu, Skin Infections
August 16, 2011
- Central Catheters May Raise Risk of Blood Clots After Surgery
August 16, 2011
- Survival After Cardiac Arrest in ICU May Depend on Cause
August 15, 2011
- Many More Kids Hospitalized for Mental Illness: Study
August 15, 2011
- Disabilities From 9/11 Behind Rising Retirements for NYC Firefighters
August 12, 2011
- Get Rid of Standing Water to Protect From Mosquitoes
August 12, 2011
- Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Turkey Sickens More People
August 11, 2011
- Tracking Lyme Disease in Dogs May Help Protect Humans
August 10, 2011
- Kids Can Safely Play Sports in Hot Weather: Experts
August 08, 2011
- Are Kids Brown-Bagging Bacteria?
August 08, 2011
- Hospitals Vary Widely in Rate of Heart Procedures: Study
August 08, 2011
- Many Heart Patients Anemic After Too Many Blood Tests in Hospital
August 08, 2011
- Treat Gasoline With Respect
August 07, 2011
- Household Mold During Infancy May Trigger Asthma
August 05, 2011
- Cargill Begins Massive Recall of Turkey Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
August 04, 2011
- First Treatment Solely for Scorpion Stings Approved
August 04, 2011
- Many Military Vets in College Plagued By Thoughts of Suicide
August 04, 2011
- More Neurology Residents Using Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke
August 04, 2011
- Scientists Warn of New Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella
August 03, 2011
- Source of Salmonella-Tainted Turkey Still Unclear
August 03, 2011
- New Tick-Borne Illness Infects Midwesterners
August 03, 2011
- Surge in New HIV Infections Among Young Black Gay Men Troubling: CDC
August 03, 2011
- Health Tip: Thaw Poultry Safely
August 02, 2011
- Support for Breast-Feeding Found Lacking in Many U.S. Hospitals
August 02, 2011
- Antipsychotic Doesn't Ease PTSD in Vets, Study Finds
August 02, 2011
- HHS: Insurers Must Pay for Birth Control for Women
August 01, 2011
- Fetal Exposure to Magnetic Fields From Appliances, Power Lines May Up Kids' Asthma Risk
August 01, 2011
- For Many, Risks of Lung Biopsy May Outweigh Benefits: Study
August 01, 2011
- Smartphones Really Are Habit-Forming: Study
July 30, 2011
- Report Could Tighten FDA's Oversight of Medical Devices
July 29, 2011
- Report Urges New Review System for Medical Devices
July 29, 2011
- Study Finds Kids Want More Info About Their Hospital Care
July 29, 2011
- Computer-Aided Mammography Doesn't Improve Breast Cancer Detection: Study
July 27, 2011
- Americans Show Rising Support for Abortion Rights: Poll
July 26, 2011
- Afghan Medical Staff Face Ongoing Security Threats: Study
July 26, 2011
- Kids With ADHD Less Adept at Crossing the Street: Study
July 25, 2011
- CDC Issues Guidance for Coping With Lingering Heat
July 25, 2011
- Transitional Care May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates
July 25, 2011
- Spiritual Talks May Boost Patients' View of Hospital Care
July 25, 2011
- Parents Must Be Vigilant About Pool Safety
July 24, 2011
- Low 'Health Literacy' Hazardous to Your Health
July 22, 2011
- U.S. Minorities No Strangers to Health Ills
July 22, 2011
- One Hospital's Efforts to Hurdle the Language Barrier
July 22, 2011
- FDA Approves Blood Thinner Brilinta for Heart Patients
July 21, 2011
- Brilinta Approved for Acute Coronary Syndromes
July 21, 2011
- Blood Stored Too Long May Threaten Patient Safety
July 21, 2011
- Many Don't Toss Perishables After Long Power Outage: Poll
July 21, 2011
- 'Heat Dome' Continues to Throttle U.S.
July 20, 2011
- Scrutinizing Faces Might Catch Liars, Study Finds
July 20, 2011
- Fewer Surgical Errors Reported at VA Medical Facilities
July 20, 2011
- Preemies at Risk for Psychiatric Disorders as Teens, Study Contends
July 20, 2011
- Does Meditation Boost Brain Health?
July 19, 2011
- Married Men Seem to Seek Help for Heart Attacks Sooner
July 19, 2011
- Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Tougher When It's Not Patient's Call
July 19, 2011
- U.S. Panel Recommends Free Coverage of Birth Control
July 19, 2011
- FDA Unveils Flu Vaccines for 2011-12 Season
July 18, 2011
- Flu Vaccine for 2011-12 Season Approved
July 18, 2011
- Barbeque May Contain Hidden Dangers
July 17, 2011
- Tips for Weathering Summer Sun, Heat
July 16, 2011
- Cigarette Tax Unlikely to Deter Some Smokers: Report
July 15, 2011
- Sometimes Sleeping on the Job May Be a Good Thing
July 14, 2011
- 'Swine Flu' Shot May Be Cleared of Guillain-Barre Charges
July 13, 2011
- Flip-Flops, Baseball Caps May Raise Risk of Skin Cancer
July 13, 2011
- Bladder Cancer Patients Not Getting Recommended Care: Study
July 12, 2011
- Alzheimer's Brain Protein Scanning Moves Forward
July 12, 2011
- Soaring Temps Can Pose Serious Health Risks
July 12, 2011
- Risk of Lightning Strikes Rises in Summer
July 10, 2011
- Parents Can Help Stop Spread of Water Park Illnesses
July 09, 2011
- Health Tip: Child Safety Seats
July 08, 2011
- Windows Pose Safety Risk for Young Children, Experts Warn
July 08, 2011
- Study Offers Update on Staph Pneumonia Trends in Children
July 08, 2011
- Giant Weed Can Cause Blisters, Even Blindness
July 07, 2011
- U.S. Database of Breast Cancer Treatment May Be Inaccurate
July 06, 2011
- Long Commutes for Pilots May Hamper Flying Performance: Study
July 06, 2011
- Health Tip: Should You Eat Raw Fish?
July 05, 2011
- Arcapta Inhaler Approved for COPD
July 05, 2011
- Medical Futility Trend Seen in Neonatal Deaths
July 05, 2011
- Colon Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop, CDC Reports
July 05, 2011
- Small, Rural Hospitals Provide a Lower Quality of Care: Study
July 05, 2011
- Safety Experts Warn of Fireworks Dangers
July 04, 2011
- Woman Loses Eye in Bottle Rocket Attack
July 04, 2011
- Health Tip: Set Rules for Swimming
July 04, 2011
- Make Water Safety a Priority for Your Kids
July 02, 2011
- Health Tip: Practice Safe Grilling
July 01, 2011
- Avastin Rejection Supported by Cancer Experts
July 01, 2011
- Lazanda Approved for Cancer Pain
July 01, 2011
- More Than 200,000 Suffer Cardiac Arrest in Hospitals Annually
July 01, 2011
- Who Should Get a CT Scan to Screen for Lung Cancer?
June 30, 2011
- July 4 Weekend Dangerous for Underage Boys Who Drink: Report
June 30, 2011
- On-the-Job Lead Exposures Falling, But Still a Problem: CDC
June 30, 2011
- Pollution Took Heavy Toll at U.S. Beaches in 2010
June 29, 2011
- FDA Panel Rejects Avastin for Breast Cancer
June 29, 2011
- Delaying Intravenous Feeding of ICU Patients May Aid Recovery
June 29, 2011
- U.S. Plague Fatality 'Isolated' Lab Incident, New Report Confirms
June 29, 2011
- More Evidence CT Scans Better at Detecting Lung Cancer
June 29, 2011
- New Crib Safety Rules to Take Effect
June 28, 2011
- Health Tip: Minimize Radiation From X-Rays
June 28, 2011
- FDA to Hear Appeal on Breast Cancer Drug
June 28, 2011
- Program Shrinks Time-to-Treatment for Heart Attack: Study
June 28, 2011
- Hospitals in U.S. Territories Have Higher Death Rates: Study
June 27, 2011
- Study Finds 'Inconsistent' Care for Pregnant Women With Depression
June 24, 2011
- FDA Urges Reduced Doses for Anemia Drugs
June 24, 2011
- Exhausting Surf Rescues Don't Affect Lifeguards' CPR Skills
June 24, 2011
- German E. Coli Strain Especially Lethal, Studies Find
June 23, 2011
- Tainted Cocaine Tied to Severe Skin Reactions
June 23, 2011
- CDC Cites Benefits of Expanded HIV Testing Program
June 23, 2011
- Hospital Delays Tied to Racial Divide in Heart Attack Care
June 23, 2011
- Early Chemical Exposures May Affect Breast Health: Report
June 22, 2011
- FDA: Breast Implants Basically Safe, But Won't Last a Lifetime
June 22, 2011
- Making Sure Child's Play Doesn't Turn Into Gunplay
June 21, 2011
- FDA Unveils Graphic Images for Cigarette Packs
June 21, 2011
- Lawmakers Urged to Consider Health Effects of Major Legislation
June 21, 2011
- Delays in Hospital Transfers for Heart Attack Patients May Raise Death Risk
June 21, 2011
- Portable Pools Pose Drowning Risk for Young Kids
June 20, 2011
- FDA to Step Up Inspections of Imported Products
June 20, 2011
- Abuse-Resistant Oxycodone Approved
June 20, 2011
- Most Medicare Patients With Cancer Get Good Surgical Care: Study
June 20, 2011
- Generic Versions of Levofloxacin Approved
June 20, 2011
- Adults Reminded to Keep Kids Away From Lawn Mowers
June 18, 2011
- 'Glowing Hands' Gel Shows Kids Where Dirt, Germs Linger
June 17, 2011
- Kids With Minor Head Injury May Not Need Hospitalization
June 17, 2011
- Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Less Obese Patients: Study
June 16, 2011
- Nulojix Approved to Help Thwart Kidney Rejection
June 16, 2011
- Diabetes Drug Actos May Raise Risk for Bladder Cancer: FDA
June 16, 2011
- Lung Health of Police Responders From 9/11 Called 'Encouraging'
June 16, 2011
- New U.S. Health Initiative Highlights Disease Prevention
June 16, 2011
- Smoking-Cessation Drug Chantix Linked to Heart Problems
June 16, 2011
- Adding Folate to Tortilla Flour Might Cut Birth Defects Among Hispanics
June 16, 2011
- COPD Drug Via Mist Inhaler Could Raise Death Risk: Study
June 15, 2011
- Rushed Discharge After Weight-Loss Surgery May Raise Risks
June 15, 2011
- FDA Issues New Rules on Sunscreens
June 14, 2011
- New Test Helps Evaluate Breast Cancer Patients for Herceptin Use
June 14, 2011
- Study Finds Equal Number of Errors in Hospitals, Doctors' Offices
June 14, 2011
- First Ceramic-on-Metal Hip Replacement Approved
June 14, 2011
- Poll Finds Little Support for GOP Plan to Privatize Medicare
June 13, 2011
- Potiga Approved for Adult Epileptic Seizures
June 13, 2011
- Women May Be Getting Unneeded Heart Imaging Tests
June 10, 2011
- New Device Performs Body Scans Simultaneously
June 10, 2011
- ER Docs Frustrated, Burned Out by Repeat Patients: Survey
June 10, 2011
- Chemical Found in Foam Cups a Possible Carcinogen
June 10, 2011
- Bathroom Injuries a Little-Known Problem
June 09, 2011
- Record Temperatures Posing Health Risks in U.S.
June 09, 2011
- Is Social Networking Changing the Face of Medicine?
June 08, 2011
- Brain Scans to Spot Alzheimer's May Be Available This Year
June 08, 2011
- Arsenic-Containing Poultry Drug Suspended From Market
June 08, 2011
- FDA Places New Warning Label on Zocor
June 08, 2011
- Joint Replacement Risks Rise at Less Experienced Hospitals
June 07, 2011
- In U.S., Salmonella Is on the Rise While E. Coli Retreats
June 07, 2011
- Chronic Pot Smoking Affects Brain Chemistry, Scans Show
June 07, 2011
- Officials: U.S. Not Affected by European E. Coli Outbreak
June 04, 2011
- Emergency Care May Be Key to Hospital Readmissions
June 03, 2011
- Drifting Pesticides May Endanger People in Nearby Workplaces
June 03, 2011
- Fear of Dying During Heart Attack May Make Matters Worse
June 02, 2011
- Deadly E. Coli Strain in Europe Should Serve as Warning, Experts Say
June 02, 2011
- U.S. Serves Up New Nutrition Guidelines on 'MyPlate'
June 02, 2011
- Noisy ORs Linked to Raised Risk of Surgical Site Infection
June 02, 2011
- Corticosteroids May Speed Pneumonia Recovery in Some
June 01, 2011
- ERs Frequented by Kids With Behavioral Problems: Report
June 01, 2011
- Earpieces Can Minimize Possible Risks From Cellphones, Experts Say
June 01, 2011
- Hospital Visitors' Cellphones May Carry 'Worrisome' Germs
June 01, 2011
- Hi-Tech Scan Detects Soldiers' Head Injuries
June 01, 2011
- Dificid Approved to Treat C. diff Diarrhea
May 31, 2011
- Cell Phones May Cause Brain Cancer, WHO Experts Say
May 31, 2011
- Solesta Gel Approved for Fecal Incontinence
May 31, 2011
- U.S. Makes It Easier to Get Insurance With Pre-Existing Conditions
May 31, 2011
- Fatal Black Bear Attacks Rare But Rising
May 29, 2011
- On-the-Job Activity Boosts Americans' Exercise Levels
May 27, 2011
- Lists of Prescription Meds' Side Effects Keep Growing: Study
May 26, 2011
- New Drug Extends Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer
May 26, 2011
- Experts Say Stroke Care Differs for U.S. Minorities
May 26, 2011
- Skin Cancer Foes Declare May 27 'Don't Fry Day'
May 25, 2011
- Twin Cities Take Top Ranking for Healthy Living
May 24, 2011
- How to Guard Against Dog Bites
May 24, 2011
- Closing Schools Seems to Prevent Flu's Spread
May 24, 2011
- Health Tip: Keep a Kid-Friendly Kitchen
May 23, 2011
- Sutent Approved for Rare Pancreatic Cancer
May 23, 2011
- Incivek Approved for Hepatitis C
May 23, 2011
- Researchers Find Cousin of Hepatitis C Virus in Dogs
May 23, 2011
- Kids of Deployed Parents May Face Mental Health Risks
May 20, 2011
- Are All Those Handshakes at Graduation Hazardous to Your Health?
May 20, 2011
- Home Births Jump 20 Percent in 4 Years: U.S. Report
May 20, 2011
- Robotic Surgery Oversold on Hospital Websites, Study Contends
May 20, 2011
- Driving Skills Do Ebb With Age: Study
May 20, 2011
- Edurant Approved To Treat AIDS Virus
May 20, 2011
- New Test Sanctioned to Detect Q Fever in Overseas Soldiers
May 20, 2011
- Health Tip: Remind Children and Teens of Pedestrian Safety
May 19, 2011
- FDA to Pull Diabetes Drug Avandia From Pharmacy Shelves
May 19, 2011
- New Test Detects Recent Infection With Toxoplasmosis
May 19, 2011
- Early Adversity May Shorten Child's Life
May 18, 2011
- Potentially Toxic Flame Retardants Found in Baby Products
May 18, 2011
- End-of-Life Care Differs Between U.S., Canada, Study Finds
May 18, 2011
- Unnecessary Blood Tests Plunge After Cost Reminders: Study
May 17, 2011
- Almost 30% of Urban ERs Closed During Past Two Decades: Study
May 17, 2011
- Kids Taking ADHD Drugs at Low Risk for Heart Problems: Study
May 16, 2011
- Victrelis Approved for Chronic Hepatitis C
May 16, 2011
- New Drug Extends Life a Bit in Advanced Prostate Cancer
May 16, 2011
- ICU Patients May Benefit From 'Telemedicine'
May 16, 2011
- Spring Cleaning Lands Many Americans in Hot Water
May 15, 2011
- Musical Instruments a Breeding Ground for Germs: Study
May 13, 2011
- Health Tip: Take Care to Avoid Burns
May 12, 2011
- Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Reported in San Diego: CDC
May 12, 2011
- High Methane Levels in Water Wells Near Gas-Drilling Sites
May 12, 2011
- Early HIV Drug Therapy Protects Sex Partners From Virus
May 12, 2011
- Health Tip: Get a Natural Gas Detector
May 11, 2011
- Bedbugs May Transmit Drug-Resistant Bacteria
May 11, 2011
- Scientists Find MRSA Germ in Supermarket Meats
May 11, 2011
- Shortage of Anesthetics Reported
May 10, 2011
- Heart Failure, Weak Bones Often Go Together, Study Finds
May 10, 2011
- Child's Head Injury Doesn't Always Need CT Scan: Study
May 09, 2011
- Best Heart Transplant Outcomes Seen at High-Volume Centers
May 09, 2011
- Popular Heartburn Meds May Boost Fracture Risk
May 09, 2011
- Moderate Levels of Arsenic in Water Can Pose Health Threat
May 06, 2011
- Afinitor Approved for Rare Pancreatic Cancer
May 06, 2011
- FDA Sanctions Wider Use of Carotid Stent
May 06, 2011
- FDA OK's Test to Spot Drug-Resistant Staph
May 06, 2011
- Drugmakers to End Infant Formulas of Products With Acetaminophen
May 05, 2011
- Parents' Limited English May Prolong Child's Hospital Stay
May 05, 2011
- Cardiac Arrest Less Deadly in Exercise Facilities, Study Finds
May 05, 2011
- Health Tip: Use a Lawnmower Safely
May 04, 2011
- Breast Shield Better for Women Getting Chest CT Scan: Study
May 04, 2011
- FDA Issues Guidelines for Liquid OTC Medicines
May 04, 2011
- Women Often Deprived of Life-Saving Heart Procedures: Study
May 03, 2011
- MRIs Can Tell Endometrial, Cervical Cancer Apart: Study
May 03, 2011
- U.S. Officials Take Aim at Questionable STD Products
May 03, 2011
- Care for Irregular Heartbeat Costs U.S. Billions: Study
May 03, 2011
- Brains of Autistic Kids Still Larger at Age 4, 5
May 02, 2011
- Tradjenta Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
May 02, 2011
- More Than Half of Kids in Car Seats Have Unbuckled Themselves, Survey Finds
May 01, 2011
- Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs on Saturday
April 29, 2011
- Zytiga Approved for Advanced Prostate Cancer
April 29, 2011
- Study: Implants Affect Breast Cancer Diagnosis But Not Survival
April 29, 2011
- Report Ranks Top Sources of Illness Related to Foods
April 28, 2011
- Injuries Among Older Workers on the Rise: CDC
April 28, 2011
- Anxiety's on the Menu for People With Food Allergies
April 27, 2011
- No Long-Term Effects Seen From Anesthesia in Infancy
April 27, 2011
- Higher Oxygen Levels Improve Preemie Survival: Study
April 27, 2011
- Pediatricians Urge Better Protection From Chemicals
April 25, 2011
- Approval for Meningitis Vaccine Expanded to Include Toddlers
April 25, 2011
- Hospital Infection Raises Death Risk for Bowel Patients
April 24, 2011
- Nail Guns Often Sold Without Safety Advice: Study
April 24, 2011
- Smoke-Free Laws Moving Ahead in U.S.
April 21, 2011
- Student Bullying Linked to Family Violence: CDC
April 21, 2011
- Inhaled Meds May Save COPD/Pneumonia Patients' Lives
April 20, 2011
- Most Parents Vaccinate Kids, Trust Docs' Advice on Shots
April 19, 2011
- Motorcycle Deaths Drop for Second Straight Year: Report
April 19, 2011
- Shorter Hospital Stays, More Readmissions After Hip Replacements
April 19, 2011
- FDA Looks to Crack Down on Misuse of Opioid Painkillers
April 19, 2011
- Hospitalization May Cause Temporary Memory Problems for Seniors
April 18, 2011
- People With DNR Orders More Apt to Die After Any Surgery
April 18, 2011
- Hungover Surgeons Make More Mistakes: Study
April 18, 2011
- Early School Start Tied to More Teen Crashes: Study
April 15, 2011
- Drug-Resistant Staph Bacteria Found in Meat, Poultry Nationwide
April 15, 2011
- Problem Drinking May Make Hospital Infections More Deadly
April 15, 2011
- Device Approved to Treat Brain Aneurysm
April 14, 2011
- With Safety Devices in Place, Kids' Injuries Decline: Study
April 14, 2011
- Suicide Rates Rise and Fall With the Economy: CDC
April 14, 2011
- Majority of Americans Give Quality of Health Care a C, D or F
April 14, 2011
- Abusive Head Trauma in Infants Doubled During Recession: Study
April 13, 2011
- Experts Call for Twist on Football Helmet Design
April 13, 2011
- New RX for Large Brain Aneurysm
April 13, 2011
- Youth Football Injuries on the Rise, Study Finds
April 13, 2011
- Studies Highlight Challenge of Controlling Resistant Bacteria in Hospitals
April 13, 2011
- Japanese Radiation Called No Threat to North American Fish Fans
April 12, 2011
- Health Tip: Stay Safe on a Boat
April 11, 2011
- 1st U.S. Test to Diagnose Dengue Fever Approved
April 11, 2011
- Doctors Often Wouldn't Follow Their Own Advice: Study
April 11, 2011
- Emissions Trap Cuts Harmful Diesel Pollution
April 11, 2011
- Hookah Use Common Among College Students, Survey Finds
April 08, 2011
- FDA OKs Rapid Test to Spot Dangerous Intestinal Infection
April 08, 2011
- Racial Disparities Remain for Health Care for Vets
April 07, 2011
- Vandetanib Approved for a Rare Thyroid Cancer
April 07, 2011
- Horizant Approved to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome
April 07, 2011
- Report: Hospital Errors May Be Far More Common Than Suspected
April 07, 2011
- Travelers Bringing Measles Back to U.S., CDC Says
April 07, 2011
- Years Later, Victims of Critical Respiratory Illness Still Suffer
April 06, 2011
- Toll of Deepwater Oil Spill on Human Health Still Unknown
April 06, 2011
- As CT Scans of Kids Soar, Experts Urge Oversight
April 05, 2011
- U.S. Vets' Heart Failure Death Rates Seem to Be Improving
April 05, 2011
- Nerve Stimulation Device Approved to Restore Bowel Control
April 04, 2011
- FDA Panel Delays Action on Dyes Used in Foods
April 01, 2011
- Do At-Home Genetic Tests Tell Too Much and Explain Too Little?
April 01, 2011
- Allowing Organ Donation by People With HIV Could Save Lives, Experts Say
April 01, 2011
- Sports Gear Should Also Protect Eyes, Experts Say
April 01, 2011
- Tips for Keeping Young Athletes Safe
April 01, 2011
- Levels of Radiation in Wash. State Milk No Threat to Health: FDA
March 31, 2011
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Toddler Falls
March 31, 2011
- Antibacterial Soap Additive Accumulates in Fish: Study
March 31, 2011
- Despite Radiation in Japan, Little Shift in Americans' Views on Nuke Power: Poll
March 31, 2011
- U.S. Reports Continuing Drop in Birth Rate
March 31, 2011
- For Young Kids With Pneumonia, Timing of Antibiotic Critical: Study
March 31, 2011
- Obesity Could Raise Risks of General Anesthesia
March 30, 2011
- Most Americans Seem to Have Healthy Levels of Vitamin D
March 30, 2011
- FDA Panel Examines Possible Links Between Food Dyes, ADHD
March 30, 2011
- Babies Who Sleep in Smokers' Rooms Face 'Thirdhand' Smoke
March 30, 2011
- Better Cleaning in ICUs Lowers MRSA Infection Rates
March 29, 2011
- Death Rates of Children, Young Adults Show Reversal
March 29, 2011
- Just-Approved Defibrillators Limit Unnecessary Shocks
March 29, 2011
- MRSA Infections May Vary by Season
March 29, 2011
- Risks May Rise With Need for Nursing Care After Heart Failure
March 29, 2011
- Social Media Has Good and Bad Effects on Kids: Experts
March 28, 2011
- Airport Scanners Appear Safe, Study Finds
March 28, 2011
- Expert Shares Spring Break Safety Tips
March 26, 2011
- Keep Safety in Mind When Cleaning House, Experts Advise
March 26, 2011
- Alcohol May Play Dual Role in Some Cases of Elder Abuse
March 25, 2011
- Drug Approved for Late-Stage Melanoma
March 25, 2011
- ER Visits From Ecstasy Jump 75 Percent, U.S. Study Finds
March 24, 2011
- Dangerous Wandering a Lesser Known Side of Autism
March 24, 2011
- U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record Low, CDC Says
March 24, 2011
- U.S. Shingles Vaccine Approval Expanded
March 24, 2011
- Review Finds No Harm From Cutback in Residents Docs' Hours
March 23, 2011
- As Health Care Reform Turns 1, Backers and Detractors Dig In
March 23, 2011
- Health Tip: Everyone Should Wear a Bike Helmet
March 22, 2011
- NFL Upsets Could Trigger Domestic Violence
March 22, 2011
- Study: Reluctance to Speak Up Encourages Medical Errors
March 22, 2011
- Steroid May Help Cut Pneumonia Risk After Brain Trauma
March 22, 2011
- Trauma Patients Seem More Likely to Survive on Weekends
March 22, 2011
- Reported Pollen Counts May Be Inaccurate, Study Finds
March 21, 2011
- Keep Kids in Rear-Facing Car Seats Until 2, Experts Say
March 21, 2011
- Richer White Women More Prone to Melanoma, Study Finds
March 21, 2011
- Rush to Buy Iodide Pills Unnecessary in U.S., Experts Say
March 18, 2011
- Domestic Abuse Often Escapes Notice of ER Staff: Study
March 18, 2011
- Report Highlights Shortage of HIV Care Providers in U.S.
March 18, 2011
- Trace Amounts of Radiation Reach California; No Health Risk, Experts Say
March 18, 2011
- Not Even Experts Agree on Safety of Airport Scanners
March 17, 2011
- HIV Infection Passed Via Donated Kidney: U.S. Report
March 17, 2011
- Radiation From Japan's Nuke Disaster Unlikely to Threaten U.S., Experts Say
March 16, 2011
- Herbal Derivative Wins Praise as Malaria Treatment
March 16, 2011
- Report: Unemployment Adds 9 Million Uninsured in U.S.
March 16, 2011
- Crossing Street While on Cell Phone Risky for Seniors
March 16, 2011
- EPA Proposes Tougher Air Pollution Rules for Power Plants
March 16, 2011
- When Nurse Staffing Drops, Mortality Rates Rise: Study
March 16, 2011
- Doctors Need to Improve Guidance on Arthritis: Study
March 15, 2011
- Explosions Continue to Rock Japanese Nuclear Complex
March 15, 2011
- Almost 15 Million Americans Now Caring for Loved One With Alzheimer's
March 15, 2011
- U.S. Unprepared for Major Radiation Emergency: Survey
March 15, 2011
- Hospital Referral Program May Not Improve Surgery Outcome
March 15, 2011
- Gadavist Approved to Enhance Nervous System Imaging
March 15, 2011
- Heavy Smoking Declines in U.S.
March 15, 2011
- Japan's Nuke Disaster Unlikely to Threaten U.S., Experts Say
March 15, 2011
- Explosion Rocks 2nd Nuclear Reactor in Japan
March 14, 2011
- Depressed Dads More Likely to Spank, Shortchange Kids: Study
March 14, 2011
- Crisis Worsens at Crippled Nuke Plant in Japan: Reports
March 13, 2011
- Asthma Awareness Can Help Prevent Rush to ER: Experts
March 12, 2011
- Radiation Declining at Crippled Nuke Plant in Japan: Official
March 12, 2011
- Device Approved to Continue Blood Flow During Brain Surgery
March 11, 2011
- FDA Approves 1st New Lupus Drug in More Than 50 Years
March 10, 2011
- Benlysta Approved for Lupus
March 10, 2011
- Almost 12 Million Cancer Survivors Living in U.S., Report Shows
March 10, 2011
- Home Genetic Tests May Need Doctor's Involvement: Report
March 10, 2011
- Health Tip: Check Baby's Toys for Safety Issues
March 09, 2011
- Americans Have Worse Health Than English Peers, Study Finds
March 09, 2011
- Hospital Safety Varies Widely Nationwide: Report
March 09, 2011
- Lab-Grown Urethra Used to Replace Damaged Tube
March 08, 2011
- Hospitals Urged to Check for Depression Before Discharging Heart Patients
March 08, 2011
- Simply Watching a CPR Video Might Save Lives
March 08, 2011
- Report Spells Out Harms of Coal Power Plants
March 08, 2011
- Risk of Death May Linger for Trauma Survivors
March 08, 2011
- Early Rehab May Help Speed Recovery After Knee Surgery
March 07, 2011
- 1 in 5 Patients at California ERs Leaves Without Being Seen
March 04, 2011
- Extra Tests Not a Deterrent to Experimental Cancer Therapy
March 04, 2011
- More Young People Delay Sex, Try Oral Sex First, CDC Says
March 03, 2011
- 1 in 3 Americans Gets Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep: CDC
March 03, 2011
- CDC Links Prescription Painkillers in Pregnancy to Birth Defects
March 02, 2011
- Poor People With Epilepsy More Prone to Uncontrolled Seizures
March 02, 2011
- FDA Bans Unapproved Prescription Cough, Cold and Allergy Meds
March 02, 2011
- Few Support 'Individual Mandate' in Health Care Reform Law, Poll Finds
March 01, 2011
- Roflumilast Approved for Form of COPD
March 01, 2011
- Hospital Spending Doesn't Affect Sepsis Survival Rates
March 01, 2011
- Dramatic Drop in Blood Infections Among ICU Patients: CDC
March 01, 2011
- Seniors Concerned About Side Effects of Heart Drugs
March 01, 2011
- Heart Devices Not Tested Enough in Women: Study
March 01, 2011
- Kids' Fevers May Not Always Need Treatment
February 28, 2011
- Edarbi Approved for High Blood Pressure
February 28, 2011
- Heart Patients With Depression Often Find ER Delays
February 28, 2011
- Plague Kills U.S. Lab Worker
February 24, 2011
- Medical Groups Warn Of Climate Change's Potential Impact on Health
February 24, 2011