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December 2011
- HPV Test Beats Pap Test for Cervical Cancer Screening
- Tanning Booths Increase Risk of Most Common Skin Cancer
- Flu Season Mild So Far, Says CDC
- Raw Cookie Dough Ready to Bake, Not Ready to Eat
- FAQ: Generic Lipitor
- Neti Pot Deaths Linked to Brain-Eating Amoeba in Tap Water
- The Arthritis Pain Reliever
- Mammograms Cut Risk of Breast Cancer Death by Half, Study Finds
November 2011
- Energy Drinks Send Thousands to the ER Each Year
- 6 Warning Signs of a Bad Diet
- Mindless Eating Habits That Cause Weight Gain
- 6 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
- 'Drunken Gummies' or 'Boozy Bears': Latest Teen Alcohol Craze
- Four Common Meds Send Thousands of Seniors to Hospital: CDC
- Health Tip: Don't Take Too Many NSAIDs
- FDA Approves First Insomnia Drug for Middle-of-the-Night Waking Followed by Difficulty Returning to Sleep
- Too Much Acetaminophen Over Time May Damage Liver
October 2011
- CDC Releases Annual Flu Vaccine Recommendation
- Flu Vaccine Isn't Foolproof
- Obesity May Hinder Flu Shot's Effectiveness
- Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Rises to 28
- Gas Pump Handles Top Study of Filthy Surfaces
- US Panel Urges HPV Vaccine for Boys
- Lilly Withdraws Sepsis Drug Xigris From Market
- 7 Tips on Fighting Off a Cold
September 2011
- FDA Confirms Listeria monocytogenes on Jensen Farms’ Rocky Ford-Brand Cantaloupes
- CDC Releases Annual Flu Vaccine Recommendation
- Traveler Alert: Europe Experiencing High Rate of TB
- ALERT: Birth Control Pill Recall
- Decoding Doctor-Speak: Translations of Common Medical Terms
- FDA OKs Drug for Cancer Patients With Weakened Bones
- Needle-Free Shots Make Vaccines Less Scary
- 'Bath Salts' Used to Get High Are Now Illegal
August 2011
- 3 Die of Rare Brain Infection From Amoeba in Water
- Ten Signs You're Depressed But Don't Know It
- FDA Approves Roche Skin Cancer Drug Zelboraf
- Can Vitamins Help Boost Your Memory?
- New Tick-Borne Illness Infects Midwesterners
- Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs a Turn-Off for Smokers
July 2011
- Brilinta Approved for Acute Coronary Syndromes
- J&J Warns Doctors of Doxil Cancer-Drug Shortage
- Family History of Cancer Needs to Be Updated as You Age
- Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke, Experts Warn
- Breast-feeding for 6 Months or More Protects Against Asthma
- Stopping Daily Aspirin Regimen Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack
- Top 5 Tips for Pool Safety
- Children Safer When a Grandparent is Driving
- New Vaccine Approved for Upcoming Flu Season
- Tips for Weathering Summer Sun, Heat
June 2011
- Health Tip: Prevent Heat-Related Illness
- At Least 38 Dead From Killer Bacteria Outbreak: Germany
- Consumer Warning on Hand Sanitizers
- FDA Approves Expanded Use of Shingles Vaccine
- Protecting Your Skin: Common Sunscreen Mistakes
- Too Many Kids Getting Antibiotics for Asthma
- HPV Vaccine: Early Evidence of Impact
- FDA Announces New Sunscreen Rules
- FDA OKs New Epilepsy Drug
- FDA Approves New Drug to Treat C. diff
- Little Insects, Big Allergic Reactions
May 2011
- FDA Warns About Counterfeit ExtenZe Dietary Supplements
- Tanning Dangers
- FDA Approves New HIV Drug From Johnson & Johnson
- US Regulators Approve New Hepatitis C Drug
- U.S. Part of Growing Spread of Global Measles Outbreak
- CDC Warns Against Exposure to 'Mad Cow'-Like Brain Diseases
April 2011
- FDA: Hand Sanitizers Make False Claims
- FDA Approves New HPV Test
- FDA Approves New Restless Legs Syndrome Drug
- New C. diff Drug OK'd by FDA Panel
- A Doctor's Practical Guide to Prescription Drugs
- FDA Warns Against Some Use of Teva Reflux Drug
- FDA Unveils New Action on Prescription Drug Abuse
- US Approves Swiss Firm's Cervical Cancer Test
- Seven Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
March 2011
- Rush to Buy Iodide Pills Unnecessary in U.S., Experts Say
- FDA Warns Against Fake Potassium Iodide
- Frequently Asked Questions on Potassium Iodide (KI)
- Special Report: Radiation Fears May be Greatly Exaggerated
- Health Tip: Take an Antibiotic Properly
- NIH urges — Be Kind to Your Kidneys!
- FDA Approves 1st New Lupus Drug in More Than 50 Years
- Metformin Still Best First-Line Type 2 Diabetes Drug
- Analysis Confirms Diabetes Drug May Harm the Heart
February 2011
- New Guidelines OK Pradaxa Blood Thinner as Option for Irregular Heartbeat
- Alcohol Kills More Than AIDS, TB or Violence: WHO
- Hallucinogens Legally Sold as 'Bath Salts' a New Threat
- FDA Declines to Approve Orexigen Diet Drug
- US Study Links Pesticides to Parkinson's Disease
- Osteoporosis Screening Recommended for Women Over 65
- 3-D Mammogram System Now a Reality
January 2011
- Flu Season Looks Normal This Year, Experts Say
- Be Wary of CPR Lessons on YouTube: Study
- Recall Alert: Tylenol, Benadryl, Sudafed and Sinutab
- FDA Warns of Risk from Acetaminophen
- Splitting Pills May Have Risks
- 2 Weeks of Antibiotic Therapy Relieves IBS
- Pets in Bed: More Dangerous Than Bedbugs?
December 2010
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Antibiotic Resistance
- Health Tip: Protect Yourself From the Cold
- FDA Approves Gardasil for Anal Cancer
- Death Rate High Among People With Persistent Seizures
- Recall of Defective Glucose Test Strips
- Cough Medicine That Looks Like Candy Gets FDA Warning
- FDA Approves Botox to Treat Chronic Migraines
November 2010
- Radiation Experts Concerned With TSA Airport Security Scanners
- FDA Warning Letters issued to four makers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages
- Best Diabetes Fitness Plan: Aerobics Plus Weights
- 3 Big Developments Make AIDS Outlook More Hopeful
- New J&J recalls hit Benadryl, Motrin, Rolaids
- Whooping Cough Vaccinations: A Serious Reminder
- Even 1 Soda a Day Can Hike Your Diabetes Risk
October 2010
- New Strain of Swine Flu Emerges: Report
- So, What's in a Placebo, Anyway?
- FDA Approves Botox to Treat Chronic Migraine
- FDA Warns Marketers of Unapproved ‘Chelation’ Drugs
- Too Few Adults Vaccinated Against Whooping Cough: CDC
- Most Measles Cases in U.S. Vaccine-Preventable
- Non-Prescription 'Fashion' Contacts Can Harm Your Eyes
- FDA Recommends Against the Continued Use of Meridia (sibutramine)
- Health Tip: When to Wash Your Hands
- Herbal Weight-Loss Supplements Loaded with Illicit Drugs
- Overmedication: Are Americans Taking Too Many Drugs?
September 2010
- Plavix, Heartburn Drug Safe to Take Together: Study
- Medicines Pose Greater Threat to Kids Than Chemicals
- For Common Warts, Freezing Therapy Works Best: Study
- FDA Approves New Drug For Gout
- Get Ready for Flu Season
- Smokeless Tobacco Products Not a Safe Option, Won’t Help Smokers Quit
- FDA Approves Pediatric Use of Chemical Poisoning Treatment
- FDA Approves 1st Oral Medication for MS
- FDA Panel Says 'No' to Experimental Diet Pill
- Medicare Advantage Premiums to Dip in 2011
- Hand Washing Catching On in U.S.
August 2010
- Spread of Whooping Cough Raises Concern
- WHO Chief Says H1N1 Flu Pandemic Is Over
- Hospital Superbug Infections on the Decline
- 2nd Egg Recall Linked to Salmonella Under Way
- URGENT Nationwide Frozen Mamey Fruit Pulp Recall
- Back to School - Immunization Check-Up
- Getting a Jump on Flu Season
- Lyme Disease Rears Its Ugly Head…Again
- Oral Alternative to Allergy Shots Improves Hay Fever
July 2010
- Avandia Raises Heart Risk, FDA Panel Finds
- Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Gluten Allergies
- Whooping Cough Recurrence Prompts Call for Booster Vaccinations
- Next Weight Loss Drug on FDA Agenda: Contrave
- Best Hospitals 2010-11: The Honor Roll
- Best Nursing Homes: The U.S. News Honor Roll
- Bedbugs Biting All Over U.S.
June 2010
- Kellogg's Cereal Recall Due to Odd Smell
- More Than 2 Million Cribs Recalled by 7 Manufacturers
- Frozen Meals Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
- FDA Urges Limiting Antibiotics in Meat
- Is Sunscreen Dangerous? 4 Sun Protection Do's and Don'ts
- 5 Ways to Exercise Safely in the Heat
- Are Anti-Bacterial Wipes Effective in Killing Germs?
- Dulera Inhaler Approved for Asthma
- Health Tip: If You Have Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
May 2010
- FDA approves swine flu test for permanent use
- Off-the-shelf genetics tests to hit US pharmacies
- Government Steps In on Over-the-Counter Genetic Tests
- Daily Diet: Fresh Is Best
- Consumer Reports Weighs In On Chicken Nuggets
- Recall of Kids' Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, Benadryl
April 2010
- Waiting to Fill Blood Thinner Prescription Dangerous
- Pollen 'Explosion' Has U.S. Sneezing
- MRSA More Likely to Lurk in Certain Patients
- Your Heart Health: 14 Numbers Everyone Should Know
- The Secret Behind the Mediterranean Diet: Olive Oil
- Smokeless Tobacco Products: A New Danger for Children
- New Alzheimer vaccine to be tested in Europe
- Experts Urge FDA to Lower Salt in American Diet
March 2010
- FAQ: How Health Care Reform Will Affect You
- C. diff Infection Rate May Overtake MRSA
- Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare
- FDA Asks Docs to Suspend Using Glaxo Rotavirus Vaccine
- Brain scans show signs of early Alzheimer's: study
- FDA Warns about Increased Risk of Muscle Injury with Zoco
February 2010
- Concerned About Your Cholesterol? 10 Ways to Lower LDL and Raise HDL
- Long-Term Exercise Can Slow the Effects of Aging
- Seniors aren't getting vital vaccinations, study finds
- Energy Drinks, Alcohol a Dangerous Mix
January 2010
- Salami Recall: Pepper to Blame?
- Health Tip: Getting a Bone Density Test
- Experts Push 7 Steps to Heart Health
- Fake forms of Glaxo diet drug can be dangerous: FDA
- FDA Warns of Heart Risks With Diet Drug
- Tylenol Recall Expands to Include Other OTC Meds
- Foods Interfere With Colon Cancer Drugs
- Low-Carb Diet Lowers Blood Pressure
December 2009
- Flu Vaccine for Seniors Approved
- Senate Passes Health Care Reform Bill Before Holiday Recess
- Proctor & Gamble Recall Vicks Dayquil Capsules Due to Packaging Concerns
- Skin Needs Protection From Winter Weather
- Fruits, Leafy Greens Are Good for the Eyes
- Hazelnuts Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
- H1N1 Swine Flu Shots for Kids Recalled
- Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled
- FDA OKs Menstrual Drug Lysteda
October 2009
- Consumer Protection: Fraudulent H1N1 Claims and Bogus H1N1 Products
- Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Passed Person-to-Person in U.S.
- New info shows swine flu still hardest on young
- Difference Between the New H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
- Flu Vaccine Safe Throughout Pregnancy
- Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
- National Analysis Reveals Vitamin D Deficiency in 20% of American Children
- FDA OKs New HPV Vaccine Cervarix
- Antihistamines or Decongestants? Getting Allergy Relief
September 2009
- Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
- Early Results: In Children, 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Works Like Seasonal Flu Vaccine
- A world first: Vaccine helps prevent HIV infection
- Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away
- 6 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Smoking Bans Bring a Drop in Heart Attacks
August 2009
- Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
- What You Should Know About Arthritis
- 7 Things That Make Sleep Apnea Worse
- Health Tip: What's Behind My Low Blood Pressure?
- Chewing Tobacco No Safer Than Smoking
- Health Tip: Debunking Diabetes Myths
- For Flu, Vaccines Better Than Antiviral Drugs
- 'Organic' May Not Mean Healthier
- Tanning Beds Get Highest Carcinogen Rating
July 2009
- Questions and Answers About Pain Medicine Dangers
- Deal Reached to Cut Drug Costs
- FDA Advisers Urge Smaller Doses of Acetaminophen
- Swine Flu: 14 Things You Need to Know to Keep Yourself Safe
- 10 Healthful Snacks That Won't Break the Calorie Bank
- Triglycerides: 6 Tips for Managing Your Levels
June 2009
- WHO says it may declare swine flu pandemic soon
- The Common Cold
- Study Finds 4 Things That Keep Old Minds Sharp
- Gene Test Helps Detect Prostate Cancer
- Families Urged to Have Wells Tested Yearly
- How to Read Food Labels
May 2009
- H1N1 infects 6,500 people but not a flu pandemic: WHO
- About Osteoporosis
- About Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Older Men Need to Take Closer Look for Melanomas
- It's Spring: Time to Prevent Lyme Disease
- FDA Alerts Consumers to Recall of Water-Based Face Paints
- Walk Long, Slow and Often to Help the Heart
April 2009
- FDA: Insulin Pens and Insulin Cartridges Must Not Be Shared
- Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life
- Any Exercise Good After a Heart Attack
- How much vitamin D should someone over 55 take?
- 'Minor' head injuries can turn serious rapidly, experts say
March 2009
- Obese Young Men Likely to Die Prematurely
- Early Menopause Doubles Stroke Risk
- Know the Warning Signs of Stroke? Most Don't.
- Out-Of-Control Blood Sugar May Affect Memory
- Reading, Games Help Keep Aging Memories Sharp
February 2009
- Casting Seems Best for Severe Ankle Sprains
- Low Vitamin D Tied to Higher Body Fat in Women
- Smokeless Tobacco May Not Help Smokers Quit
- Exercise Boosts Older Women's Quality of Life
- Long-Term Aspirin Use Seems to Protect Against Colorectal Lesions
- Low Humidity Levels Help Flu Germs Spread
- Recognize Symptoms for Sleep Disorders
- Older Age Increases Risk of Clot in Lupus Patients
- Insulin Protects Brain from Alzheimer's
- U.S. Flu Season off to Slow Start
- 2 Years of Hormone Use May Be 'Safe'
- Grappling With a Diagnosis of Osteopenia
- Simple Criteria Predict Cure of Overactive Thyroid
- Hormone-Boosting Drug May Help Treat Frailty
- Weight Loss Helps Incontinence
- Seniors Who Exercise Help Their Health
- Zoloft, Lexapro the Best of Newer Antidepressants
- Gov't launches criminal probe in peanut recall
- For Smokers: Cutting Back Isn't Good Enough
- Diabetes Drug Shows Promise Against Heart Attacks
January 2009