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New J&J plant woes include Pepcid flavor mixups
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 6:55pm EDT by Reuters
U.S. inspectors found problems with test procedures, record-keeping and handling of consumer complaints at a Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co manufacturing plant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a report released on Wednesday said. -
New guidelines aim to reduce repeated C-sections
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 6:19pm EDT by AP
Most women who've had a C-section, and many who've had two, should be allowed to try labor with their next baby, say new guidelines — a step toward reversing the "once a cesarean, always a cesarean" policies taking root in many hospitals. -
No Pap smears for women under 21: guidelines
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:20pm EDT by Reuters
Pap smears in women under 21 do more harm than good, new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say. -
Some caffeine okay during pregnancy: obstetricians
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:19pm EDT by Reuters
A cup of coffee a day during pregnancy probably won't increase a woman's risk of miscarriage or premature birth, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said today. -
Knee ligament tears often need no surgery: study
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:05pm EDT by Reuters
Most people who have a common knee ligament injury fare just as well with intense physical therapy as they do with surgery, according to a study comparing the two techniques released on Wednesday. -
Criminalised sex workers, gays at high risk of HIV in Asia
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:17pm EDT by AFP
The criminalisation of sex workers, drug users, and men who have sex with men were highlighted as major sources of concern in the fight against HIV in Asia, at the world AIDS conference here Wednesday. -
FDA issues hold on much-debated Avandia study
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:09pm EDT by AP
Federal health officials are barring new patients from enrolling in a safety study of GlaxoSmithKline's controversial diabetes pill Avandia, a week after a panel of experts ruled that the drug increases heart risks. -
Study Points to Molecular Origins of Celiac Disease
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:03pm EDT by HealthDay
WEDNESDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists believe they've identified the molecular triggers of celiac disease, a finding they say could lead to the first drugs to tame the chronic, painful gut disorder. -
Prenatal Vitamin Levels a Concern After Weight Loss Surgery
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:02pm EDT by HealthDay
WEDNESDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- Women who have weight loss surgery may put their future babies at risk caused by vitamin deficiencies, say Australian researchers. -
FDA Puts Partial Hold on Avandia Safety Study
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:02pm EDT by HealthDay
WEDNESDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- No new patients will be permitted to enroll in a safety study of the controversial diabetes drug Avandia until further notice, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. -
California city plans mass production of medical marijuana
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 3:44pm EDT by AFP
California city Oakland has approved draft legislation moving it a step closer to legalizing the large-scale production of medical marijuana, a city council clerk said on Wednesday. -
Study raises hope for safer diabetes drugs
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 3:38pm EDT by Reuters
A new understanding of the link between diabetes and obesity may help drug companies design safer versions of treatments like GlaxoSmithKline's Avandia, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. -
Beach umbrellas do not block all solar radiation: study
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 2:56pm EDT by AFP
Hiding out under a beach umbrella may offer you far less protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation than you expect, according to a new study by Spanish researchers. -
Asbestos trade thriving in developing world: report
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 2:41pm EDT by AFP
Despite proven links to cancer, a ban in the European Union and four other countries, and damning scientific studies, asbestos is still selling like hotcakes in the developing world, a report said Wednesday. -
AIDS: Activists lobby for 'Robin Hood' levy to raise funds
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 2:34pm EDT by AFP
A "Robin Hood" tax of just a fraction of a percent on financial transactions could smash the funding crisis gripping the war on AIDS, activists said at the world AIDS forum here on Wednesday. -
Some drug firms keen, others reluctant on AIDS pool
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 2:28pm EDT by Reuters
Drugmakers Merck, Tibotec and Gilead are in advanced talks with UNITAID about a patent pool to make AIDS drugs more widely available to the poor, the health funding agency said on Wednesday. -
Experts identify three culprits for gluten allergy
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 2:27pm EDT by Reuters
Researchers have identified three fragments in gluten that appear to trigger a disorder in people who are allergic to the wheat protein. -
No link seen between coffee, prostate cancer risk
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 1:18pm EDT by Reuters
Men who enjoy their morning cup of coffee can drink a little easier. A new research review finds that java lovers appear no more likely to develop prostate cancer than other men. -
WHO criticizes big divide in tackling HIV in Europe
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 1:07pm EDT by Reuters
Huge disparities between Western and Eastern Europe in tackling the AIDS virus mean the HIV crisis in the region is far from over, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday. -
Religious leaders call for 'pragmatic approach' to AIDS
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 1:05pm EDT by AFP
Representatives of major religions called Wednesday for a "pragmatic approach" to the fight against AIDS and greater involvement by faith communities. -
Second human madcow disease reported in Italy
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:59pm EDT by AFP
A 42-year-old Italian woman was reported as the second ever case of madcow disease in humans in the country and is currently hospitalised in desperate conditions, the ANSA news agency said Wednesday. -
Measles kills 166 Malawians in six months: official
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:07pm EDT by AFP
An outbreak of measles has killed 166 people in Malawi since January, a senior health official told AFP on Wednesday, calling it the worst outbreak in a decade. -
S.African hospital links six baby deaths to poor hygiene
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:05pm EDT by AFP
Poor hygiene led to the deaths of six newborn babies at a Johannesburg hospital in May, a health department investigation found Wednesday. -
Overweight want more at a meal, but don't eat more
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:21am EDT by Reuters
Overweight people may respond more to a piping hot pizza, but they don't necessarily eat more of it in a single sitting, according to a new study. -
Is there a cure for AIDS? Forum lifts a taboo
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 10:40am EDT by AFP
Scientists at the world AIDS conference have discussed an idea that had become almost taboo. -
Can deciphering your doctor's notes improve care?
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 9:58am EDT by AP
Don't be offended if your doctor writes that you're SOB, or that an exam detected BS. -
Anti-gay laws spreading HIV in Asia-Pacific: UN
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 8:38am EDT by AFP
Laws criminalizing gay sex in many countries in the Asia-Pacific region is pushing infection rates of HIV and AIDS to "alarming" levels, the United Nations Development Programme said Wednesday. -
UN taps big names for HIV prevention panel
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 6:03am EDT by AP
The U.N. AIDS agency has tapped some big names — including former basketball star Magic Johnson — to boost global efforts to prevent the spread of HIV. -
Glaxo takes new AIDS drug into final-stage tests
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:56am EDT by Reuters
GlaxoSmithKline and its partner Shionogi are progressing a new drug against HIV into final-stage clinical testing, ramping up competition in a class of AIDS drugs known as integrase inhibitors. -
Early Tamiflu Might Benefit Transplant Patients With H1N1 Flu
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
THURSDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) -- Early treatment with antiviral drugs appears to help prevent serious illness and death in organ transplant patients with H1N1 swine flu, researchers say. -
Clinical Trials Update: July 9, 2010
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: -
Study Suggests Link Between HPV, Skin Cancer
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
THURSDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) -- The ubiquitous virus linked to cervical, vaginal and throat cancers may also raise the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer, a new study suggests. -
Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
FRIDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) -- A fractured wrist can lead to the development of disability in older people and harm their quality of life, new research has found. -
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Lupus
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
(HealthDay News) -- Lupus is an "autoimmune" disease that occurs when the body's disease-fighting system can't tell the difference between germs and the body's own, healthy tissue. -
Health Tip: Taming Irritable Bowels
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
(HealthDay News) -- If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know how discomforting it can be. Sometimes it's so disabling that you're unable to work, go to social events, or even travel short distances. -
Childhood Obesity Boosts Risk of GERD
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
FRIDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) -- Obese older children are at increased risk for developing the painful digestive disease known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), researchers from Kaiser Permanente in California report. -
U.S. Report on Kids' Health Brings Mixed Results
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
FRIDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) -- In an annual report gauging the health and well-being of America's children, a group of 22 federal agencies reports progress in some areas, preterm births and teen pregnancies in particular, but bad news ... -
FDA Advisory Panel Decision on Avandia Looms
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
FRIDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) -- With a crucial recommendation on the fate of the controversial diabetes drug Avandia due next week, U.S. health officials seem to be gearing up for tough scrutiny over the drug's future. -
Health Highlights: July 9, 2010
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:09pm EDT by HealthDay
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: -
FDA review spotlights heart risk of diabetes pill
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:56pm EDT by AP
Federal health scientists have panned a GlaxoSmithKline study that the company used to defend the safety of its embattled diabetes drug Avandia, a once blockbuster-seller that has fallen out of favor because of potential ties to heart attacks. -
CORRECTED: Therapy may help some with deadly peanut allergy
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:15pm EDT by Reuters
Peanut allergy has proven to be a tough nut to crack. While there's still no way to make peanuts completely safe for people who are allergic to them, an experimental therapy may make them less deadly, report researchers from Germany and the US. -
Diabetes drug Avandia gets new setback ahead of US decision
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:56pm EDT by AFP
GlaxoSmithKline's blockbuster diabetes treatment Avandia suffered a new setback Friday when US health officials offered more evidence of the drug's increased link to heart problems. -
Anxiety may worsen prognosis for heart patients
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:19pm EDT by Reuters
Anxiety increases heart patients' likelihood of suffering a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure, new research shows. -
Are air pollutants linked to bowel disease risk?
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:19pm EDT by Reuters
Young people who live in areas with higher levels of certain air pollutants may be more likely to have inflammatory bowel disease than those living under clearer skies, a new study suggests. -
Antidepressant may aid domestic abusers who drink
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:18pm EDT by Reuters
A combination of antidepressants, alcohol counseling and behavioral therapy may help curb violent tendencies in men with drinking problems, a small clinical trial suggests. -
Experts urge limits for some drug safety trials
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 2:45pm EDT by Reuters
Clinical trials aimed at pinpointing emerging safety problems with drugs already on the market should only be conducted when other, less invasive research is not possible, a U.S. advisory group said on Friday. -
Does pollution really increase stroke risk?
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 2:43pm EDT by Reuters
Living in city smog may be bad for the lungs, but whether it also plays a role in jacking up stroke risk, as studies have suggested, warrants another look, new Canadian research concludes. -
When dieting, watch your vitamins: study
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 2:43pm EDT by Reuters
When weighing the benefits of one weight-loss plan over another, dieters may want to consider what else might be cut with the calories and carbs, suggests a new study. -
WHO urges bonuses to attract medics to rural zones
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:00am EDT by AFP
The World Health Organisation on Friday urged countries to give health workers incentives such as bonuses to set up in rural districts where millions of people lack medical care. -
New York lights fire under city's smokers
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 9:55am EDT by AFP
New York's smokers are puffing nervously in the face of new measures that leave them wondering how to afford their habit -- and even where to light up. -
Britain approves Allergan's Botox drug for migraine
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 9:33am EDT by Reuters
Britain has become the first country to approve Allergan Inc's anti-wrinkle injection Botox as a treatment for migraine, opening up a new market for the product. -
European agency to review safety of GSK's Avandia
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:25am EDT by AP
The European agency that evaluates medicine said Friday it will review the safety of the diabetes drug Avandia following research suggesting it is linked to a higher risk of heart problems, strokes and deaths in older adults. -
China seizes melamine-tainted milk powder
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 12:03am EDT by AFP
Chinese authorities have seized 76 tonnes of milk powder tainted with melamine, the same chemical responsible for the deaths of six babies two years ago, state media said Friday. -
Clues for Burning Fat Without Exercise Found in Mice
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:48pm EDT by HealthDay
THURSDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) -- A brain enzyme that appears to boost body heat in order to burn off excess calories from a high-fat meal has been identified, but because the research was performed in mice, it might not apply to humans. -
Low-Income Children Not Getting Adequate Dental Care
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:48pm EDT by HealthDay
THURSDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) -- Children in California who have dental insurance through Medicaid and other public insurance programs are less likely to visit the dentist regularly than privately insured kids, a new study has found. -
Clinical Trials Update: July 8, 2010
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:48pm EDT by HealthDay
(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: -
Health Tip: Managing Dietary Fat
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:48pm EDT by HealthDay
(HealthDay News) -- Some fats are an essential part of a balanced diet, but there are "good" fats and "bad" fats. -
Health Tip: Help Prevent Choking While Eating
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:48pm EDT by HealthDay
(HealthDay News) -- There's a long list of everyday foods that are potential choking hazards for young children, the Nemours Foundation says. -
Tai Chi and Qigong Offer Many Health Benefits: Review
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:48pm EDT by HealthDay
THURSDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) -- Tai Chi and Qigong exercise routines offer a number of significant physical and mental health benefits, finds an across-the-board review of previous research. -
UK's NICE rejects Roche's Avastin in breast cancer
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 7:03pm EDT by Reuters
Roche's blockbuster cancer drug Avastin has been spurned once again by Britain's health cost watchdog NICE, this time as a treatment for breast cancer. -
Gameworld: Motion games broaden uses beyond exercise
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 6:30pm EDT by Reuters
Ever since Nintendo launched the Wii, gamers have been interacting with characters and working out with virtual trainers in titles like Electronic Arts' "EA Sports Active" or Ubisoft's "Your Shape." -
Popular food additive can cause stomach ache
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:23pm EDT by Reuters
"Stealth fiber" increasingly added to processed foods, while not a problem for most, can cause gastrointestinal discomfort for some who may not know they're consuming too much of it, Minnesota researchers warn. The fiber is called &q... -
World Bank names Zimbabwean to head AIDS program
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:23pm EDT by Reuters
The World Bank on Thursday named David Wilson, a Zimbabwean national who has written extensively about AIDS in the developing world, to head the poverty-fighting institution's global HIV/AIDS program. -
Expanded Tylenol recall aggravates J&J headache
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:22pm EDT by Reuters
Johnson & Johnson's string of product recalls grew on Thursday as the company recalled 21 more lots of Tylenol and other over-the-counter medicines linked to a musty or moldy odor. -
Health secretary urges insurers to plug gap
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:22pm EDT by Reuters
Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who has bashed insurers over rate increases, is seeking their help in making medical coverage accessible for more patients in the years before major reforms take effect. -
Antibody finding may help in quest for AIDS vaccine
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:20pm EDT by Reuters
Researchers have discovered antibodies that can protect against a wide range of AIDS viruses and said they may be able to use them to design a vaccine against the fatal and incurable virus. -
Later school start means more rest, better moods
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:20pm EDT by Reuters
Starting school just a half-hour later doesn't just help kids get more sleep; it may also make them cheerier and more motivated, new research hints. -
Toss out the inhaler if you outgrow asthma? Not so fast
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:19pm EDT by Reuters
Tossing out the inhaler may not always be the best response to outgrowing asthma, new research suggests. -
A pill to make you smarter? Drug grows brain cells
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 4:42pm EDT by Reuters
Researchers have found a drug that can help the brain grow new cells and said their study may lead to ways to improve experimental Alzheimer's drugs. -
Herbal slimming aid contains banned, Rx drugs: US regulator
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 4:02pm EDT by AFP
The US drug safety watchdog on Thursday warned that a Chinese herbal slimming supplement sold in shops and online contains active drugs not listed on its label, including a stimulant known to cause heart damage. -
New obesity pills try to shed past problems
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 3:06pm EDT by Reuters
The first of three new fat-fighting pills faces public scrutiny by U.S. regulatory advisers next week, as small biotechs target the growing number of obese Americans despite a checkered past for weight-loss drugs. -
Antibody finding may help in quest for AIDS vaccine
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 2:13pm EDT by Reuters
Researchers have discovered antibodies that can protect against a wide range of AIDS viruses and said they may be able to use them to design a vaccine against the fatal and incurable virus. -
Study finds room for improvement in end-of-life care
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 2:12pm EDT by Reuters
At UCLA Medical Center, which prides itself on caring for critically ill patients, a recent study showed room for improvement in the way doctors manage dying patients -- and the findings likely apply to other hospitals as well, the researchers say. -
Breakthrough antibodies neutralize most known AIDS strains
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 2:06pm EDT by AFP
US researchers have discovered two powerful antibodies that neutralize more than 90 percent of all known strains of the HIV virus in the lab, new research released Thursday showed. -
Health provider partners may face privacy fines
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:57pm EDT by Reuters
U.S. companies that partner with hospitals and other health providers could face steep fines if they disclose private patient information under a new federal rule proposed on Thursday. -
World Bank names Zimbabwean to head AIDS program
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:56pm EDT by Reuters
The World Bank on Thursday named David Wilson, a Zimbabwean national who has written extensively about AIDS in the developing world, to head the poverty-fighting institution's global HIV/AIDS program. -
Slowdown in rate of US teens who shun smoking: study
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:47pm EDT by AFP
The rate at which US teens are shunning smoking has slowed sharply, with health authorities calling for an advertising counter-attack to spur US high school students to stop or not try cigarettes, a study showed Thursday. -
Stress helps fend off cancer in mice, study shows
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:16pm EDT by Reuters
Some stress can be good for the body, helping fight off cancer, researchers reported on Thursday. -
World first face transplant, with tear ducts
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 9:40am EDT by AFP
French doctors have carried out a successful full-face transplant -- eyelids, tear ducts and all -- on a 35-year-old man, the hospital where the operation took place confirmed on Thursday. -
Family meals, vegetables may keep kids trim
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 9:37am EDT by Reuters
Children who regularly sit down to family meals and get plenty of vegetables in their diet tend to be thinner than their peers without such eating habits, a new study finds. -
French team performs face transplant with eyelids
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 7:06am EDT by AP
A 35-year-old man with a genetic disorder has an entirely new face — including tear ducts that cry, and a chin that sprouts stubble — thanks to a rare full-face transplant performed by a French surgeon and hailed as a new advance in im... -
Health Tip: If You Sweat Excessively
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:03am EDT by HealthDay
(HealthDay News) -- Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. -
Fewer Dying From Type 1 Diabetes
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:03am EDT by HealthDay
TUESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- The overall death rate from type 1 diabetes is decreasing in the United States, but blacks are more likely to die from the condition than whites, a new study shows. -
Many With Early Breast Cancer Don't Complete Therapy
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:03am EDT by HealthDay
TUESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Slightly less than half of early-stage breast cancer patients complete their full prescribed course of hormone therapy, finds a new study. -
Teen Girls Becoming More Open to Drugs, Alcohol
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:03am EDT by HealthDay
TUESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- American teenage girls may be more receptive to using alcohol and taking drugs than in years past, a new report says. -
Health Tip: Choosing Athletic Shoes
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:03am EDT by HealthDay
(HealthDay News) -- With all of the choices for athletic shoes, how do you make sure you're buying the right pair? -
Latest Study on Diabetes Drug Avandia Finds No Heart Risks
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:03am EDT by HealthDay
TUESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- In direct contrast to research reported on Monday, a new study concludes there is no increased risk of heart attack, stroke or death by taking the diabetes drug Avandia. -
New saliva test 'can detect various cancers'
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:15am EDT by AFP
Japanese and US universities have jointly developed a medical technique that can quickly detect various cancers using a simple saliva test, researchers said on Tuesday. -
Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 3:03am EDT by AP
Cancer survivors, better work up a sweat. -
China, US open disease study center in Shanghai
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 3:01am EDT by AP
American and Shanghai health authorities opened an epidemiology center in the Chinese city Tuesday to train experts in sleuthing out ways to prevent chronic and epidemic diseases. -
US presses farmers to reduce antibiotics use
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 10:07pm EDT by AFP
US health authorities pressed farmers to give fewer antibiotics to livestock and poultry to reduce the risk of potentially harmful resistance to antimicrobial drugs. -
Study finds body's potential universal flu defense
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 8:22pm EDT by Reuters
The human body makes rare antibodies effective against all flu viruses and these might be boosted to design a better universal flu treatment, researchers reported on Monday. -
Study debates broader use of statins
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 7:56pm EDT by AFP
Researchers said Monday they found no evidence that the cholesterol-reducing drugs known as statins can help extend the life of patients at risk of heart disease. -
U.S. studies conflict on Glaxo diabetes drug risk
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 6:25pm EDT by Reuters
Two studies reported serious heart risks with GlaxoSmithKline Plc's diabetes pill Avandia while a third contradicted those findings, adding to a debate over whether the drug should stay on the market. -
Smoking around kids exacts a high toll: studies
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:49pm EDT by Reuters
American kids can breathe a sigh of relief, according to a study out today in the journal Pediatrics that finds their exposure to second-hand smoke at home has dropped significantly since the mid-1990s. -
Beauty salons show promise as nutrition promoters
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:48pm EDT by Reuters
Advice from a trusted beautician carries a lot of weight. -
No pancreatitis risk seen in Byetta, Januvia drugs
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:48pm EDT by Reuters
Two widely used diabetes medicines, Januvia and Byetta, pose no additional risk for cases of inflamed pancreas compared with other diabetes drugs, according to an analysis of medical claims data released on Sunday. -
FDA recommends new limits on livestock drugs
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 4:43pm EDT by Reuters
To prevent development of drug-resistant bacteria that could infect people, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended on Monday that livestock farmers use the drugs solely to cure or prevent disease in animals, phasing out their use to pro... -
Cholesterol drugs for the healthy still debatable
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 4:13pm EDT by AP
Should healthy people with low cholesterol take a pill to lower their cholesterol even more in hopes of preventing heart problems? The question is dividing heart doctors and confusing patients. -
9 in 10 docs blame lawsuit fears for overtesting
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 4:10pm EDT by AP
Ninety percent of physicians surveyed said doctors overtest and overtreat to protect themselves from malpractice lawsuits.