Cat Bites May Lead to Serious Infections, Hospitalizations
2014-02-09
Felines’ sharp teeth can inject harmful bacteria deep into joints and tissue, doctors warnContinue Reading
Experimental ‘Implanted Insulin’ Device Seeks to Control Blood Sugar Levels
2014-02-07
The hope: to eliminate daily injections for those with diabetes, but much testing remains to be doneContinue Reading
Skin Cancer Risk Seen in Vietnam Vets Exposed to Agent Orange
2014-02-07
Decades later, raised rates of non-melanoma disease reported in U.S. veterans exposed to the herbicideContinue Reading
Health Tip: Avoid Weight Gain While Quitting Smoking
2014-02-07
Get enough exercise
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Only 1 in 3 HIV-Infected Black Americans Gets Effective Treatment: Study
2014-02-06
CDC says just 35 percent have the virus under control; young black males have lowest treatment rates
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Only 1 in 3 HIV-Infected Black Americans Gets Effective Treatment: Study
2014-02-06
CDC says just 35 percent have the virus under control; young black males have lowest treatment rates
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Early Promise for a Blood Thinner Without the Bleeding Risk
2014-02-05
Animal study suggests an antibody might provide safer protection against clotsContinue Reading
CVS Caremark to Stop Selling Tobacco Products
2014-02-05
Says sale of cigarettes is inconsistent with a pharmacy’s missionContinue 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
More Pesticides Linked to Parkinson’s Risk
2014-02-03
Study also found that genes affect the level of riskContinue Reading