Infant Ear Infections Becoming Less Common
2016-03-28
Just under half of U.S. babies have them in first year now, compared to 60 percent in ’80s and ’90sContinue Reading
Nearly All U.S. Doctors ‘Overprescribe’ Addictive Narcotic Painkillers: Survey
2016-03-25
While 99 percent exceed the recommended 3-day dosage limit, a quarter write prescriptions for a full monthContinue Reading
Mild Appendicitis Complication Rates Similar for Surgery, Antibiotics
2016-03-25
Decision not to operate might be matter of personal preference, researchers sayContinue Reading
FDA Wants Generic Narcotic Painkillers to Be Abuse-Deterrent
2016-03-24
One more step to combat the epidemic of potent painkiller abuseContinue Reading
Cinqair Approved for Severe Asthma
2016-03-23
Helps reduce certain white blood cells that contribute to the disease
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Study Finds No Heart Risk From SSRI Antidepressants
2016-03-23
Prozac actually appeared to protect against heart attack, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heavy Pot Use Tied to Social, Money Troubles in Mid-Life
2016-03-23
But one marijuana advocate believes people who already have problems may often turn to the drugContinue Reading
Antibiotics Don’t Boost Baby’s Weight: Study
2016-03-22
Contrary to what happens in animals, infection-fighting drugs won’t cause excess pounds, researchers sayContinue Reading
Antibiotics Don’t Boost Baby’s Weight: Study
2016-03-22
Contrary to what happens in animals, infection-fighting drugs won’t cause excess pounds, researchers sayContinue Reading
FDA Orders Warning Labels on Prescription Narcotic Painkillers
2016-03-22
Immediate-release versions of addictive meds such as Oxycontin, Percocet and Vicodin to be affectedContinue Reading