Beware Safety Risks Posed by ‘Off-Label’ Drug Use
2015-11-02
Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren’t approvedContinue Reading
One in Five Pediatricians Drops Families Who Refuse Vaccines: Survey
2015-11-02
Experts say deep philosophical differences, concern for other young patients may explain whyContinue Reading
Snake Bites Take Big Global Toll, Especially Among the Poor
2015-10-30
Shortage and cost of antivenom, need for training are issues in nations where bites are common, researcher saysContinue Reading
Ex-NFL Star Helps Spread the Word on Risks Posed by Painkillers
2015-10-30
America Starts Talking campaign designed to teach consumers how to use potent pain meds wiselyContinue Reading
Many Patients With Acne Take Antibiotics Too Long: Study
2015-10-30
Prescription Accutane can often help and should be tried sooner, experts sayContinue Reading
Prepare Yourself for Cold, Flu Season
2015-10-29
Doctor offers tips on avoiding infection, battling illness if it strikesContinue Reading
Drugs May Be as Good as Surgery for Chronic Sinusitis
2015-10-29
Study found sufferers who stuck with treatments like nasal sprays saw improvements in quality of lifeContinue Reading
Media Often Overplays Cancer Drug Research, Study Finds
2015-10-29
Hype irresponsibly raises hopes of desperate patients, experts sayContinue Reading
Statins May Dampen Protective Powers of Flu Vaccines
2015-10-29
Research suggests cholesterol-lowering meds linked to lower levels of influenza antibodies in seniorsContinue Reading
Drugmaker Recalls Injectors Used to Treat Allergic Reactions
2015-10-29
Sanofi’s Auvi-Q injectors may not deliver right amount of life-saving drugContinue Reading