FDA Approves ‘Abuse-Resistant’ Narcotic Painkiller
2014-11-20
Agency says it’s latest step in curbing epidemic of addiction to drugs such as Oxycontin, VicodinContinue Reading
U.S. Proposes Greater Public Access to Data From Clinical Trials
2014-11-20
New rules would require even failed trials to publish summary of resultsContinue Reading
Many People Who Drink a Lot Aren’t Alcoholics: CDC
2014-11-20
But raising price of alcohol and limiting sales could help curb excessive drinking, researchers sayContinue Reading
Exercise Might Not Help Some Type 2 Diabetics Control Their Blood Sugar
2014-11-20
Study suggests that about 20 percent of patients carry
‘exercise-resistant’ genesContinue Reading
Gel Implant Might Help Fight Heart Failure
2014-11-20
New treatment strengthens heart walls, researchers say, but skeptics remainContinue Reading
Cost of Diabetes Care Keeps Climbing, Report Shows
2014-11-20
Increases also seen for prediabetes, undiagnosed diabetes careContinue Reading
Laser Used to Remove Tattoos May Help Reduce Acne Scars
2014-11-20
Small study found it improved skin with shorter recovery time than seen with another type of laser
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1 in 5 U.S. Adults Dealt With a Mental Illness in 2013
2014-11-20
Federal official urges people to seek treatment to ‘restore their well-being’Continue Reading
Could Your Job Help Preserve Your Aging Brain?
2014-11-20
Mentally stimulating work may keep your mind sharp, research saysContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2014
2014-11-20
Ebola Spread Remains ‘Intense’ in Sierra Leone: WHO
Half of World’s Adults Could be Overweight/Obese by 2030: Report
Worst-Case Ebola Scenario Won’t Happen: CDC