Are Kids’ Vaccines a Victim of Their Own Success?
The shots have cut disease rates so low that some parents underestimate the threat, doctors sayContinue Reading
150-Year-Old Drug May Shorten ‘Off’ Time for Parkinson’s Patients
Study finds apomorphine cuts the time until levodopa kicks in for those with advanced diseaseContinue Reading
‘Superbug’ Infections Striking More U.S. Kids
Antibiotic-resistant germs no longer confined to hospitals, study warnsContinue Reading
Many Opioid Addicts in Treatment Take Narcotics on the Side
4 of 10 given buprenorphine to ease withdrawal abuse other opioids, study findsContinue Reading
‘Off-Label’ Antidepressants Common, But Where’s the Evidence?
One-third are prescribed for conditions like pain or migraine with little scientific backup, study saysContinue Reading
Many Younger Cancer Survivors Can’t Afford Their Meds
Skipping doses or drugs altogether can be dangerous, U.S. researchers warnContinue Reading
Anti-Addiction Meds Given in ER Can Help Battle Abuse
Giving drugs to reduce cravings appears to be effective option, study findsContinue Reading
Is Surgery Always Needed for Kids’ Appendicitis?
Review found many with inflamed appendix were fine with antibiotics alone, but more research neededContinue Reading
Docs More Likely to Prescribe Antibiotics If Patients Expect Them
Study found physicians might even give the drugs if they didn’t suspect a bacterial infectionContinue Reading










