Groundbreaking Partnership Formed to Develop New Treatments
2014-02-04
NIH working with drug companies and nonprofits to tackle Alzheimer’s, diabetes, autoimmune diseasesContinue Reading
‘Gastric Banding’ Patients Often Have Dietary Issues, Study Finds
2014-02-04
Weight-loss surgery may lead to nutritional deficiencies; supplements and counseling urgedContinue Reading
Blood Sugar Monitoring System Approved for Children
2014-02-04
However, device didn’t perform as well in kids as in adults, FDA saysContinue Reading
Only Close Family History Needed for Cancer Risk Assessment
2014-02-04
Oncology group releases new recommendations focused on two generations for determining genetic risk factors in new patientsContinue Reading
Decline of Antibiotic Use Among Kids Seems To Be Leveling Off: Study
2014-02-04
Ear infections most common reason for prescriptions in children under 6; trends vary by regionContinue Reading
Many Young Americans With HIV Delay Treatment: Study
2014-02-04
By waiting, they risk further harm to their health, researchers sayContinue Reading
Controlling Blood Pressure, Cholesterol May Not Boost Brain Health for Diabetics
2014-02-04
Study found no effect, but longer-term trials may be needed to see a benefit, experts addContinue Reading
Infants at Highest Risk for Childhood Burns
2014-02-04
Hot beverages, hair irons most often the cause, British study foundContinue Reading
Climate Change Predicted to Boost Heat-Related Deaths
2014-02-04
Growing elderly population most at risk from extreme temperatures, U.K. researchers warnContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2014
2014-02-04
New Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign Targets Youth
Brain Changes Found in Hockey Players With Concussions
Blood Sugar Monitoring System Approved for Children, Teens: FDA
Pill Camera to Check Colon Approved by FDA