MS Drug Tied to Higher Risk for Potentially Deadly Brain Virus
2016-01-27
Patients taking Tysabri were more prone to show signs of exposure to JCV, which can cause a brain diseaseContinue Reading
Many Chronic Pain Sufferers May Overuse Nonprescription Painkillers
2016-01-25
They run risk of stomach bleeds, ulcers, liver damage from meds, doctors sayContinue Reading
Cystic Fibrosis Drug Seems OK for Preschoolers: Study
2016-01-25
Finds treatment works and is well-tolerated in 2- to 5-year-oldsContinue Reading
Chickenpox, Shingles Vaccines Linked to Rare Eye Inflammation
2016-01-25
But study doesn’t prove cause-and-effectContinue Reading
Free Nicotine Patches by Mail May Help Smokers Quit
2016-01-25
Intervention helped boost success rates a bit, even when counseling wasn’t included, study foundContinue Reading
Flu Season Stays Mild, With Slow Uptick in Activity
2016-01-22
CDC expert says infections are expected to pick up, and it’s not too late to get vaccinatedContinue Reading
Majority of Americans Wants Medicare to Cover Obesity Treatments
2016-01-22
Survey finds about three-quarters support expanding care to cover weight-loss drugsContinue Reading
Clot-Busters Might Be Useful for ‘Previously Dependent’ Stroke Patients
2016-01-22
Study finds favorable results among older adults who already had health problemsContinue Reading
New IBS Drug Eases Stomach Pain and Diarrhea for Some: Study
2016-01-20
But Viberzi is not a ‘silver bullet,’ digestive-disease doctor says
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Blood Test Might Predict When Antibiotics Won’t Help
2016-01-20
It’s still in development, but doctors’ office screening method could curb overprescribing, experts sayContinue Reading