News by Health Topic
Read health-related news articles from Reuters Health Information and HealthDay, plus the most recent press announcements from major medical organizations.
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Medicines
- Preschoolers Can Be Taught to Swallow Minitablets (01/29/2009, Reuters Health)
- U.S. Seeks More Data on Blood Thinner Plavix (01/26/2009, Reuters Health)
- Hallucinations Are Rare Side Effects of ADHD Medications (01/26/2009, HealthDay)
- Acne Cream Not Linked to Raised Death Risk (01/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Preemies Exposed to Toxins in Liquid Meds (01/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Antacids Are Best First Choice for Indigestion (01/16/2009, HealthDay)
- Newer Antipsychotics Pose Cardiac Risk (01/14/2009, HealthDay)
- Vets Often Forgo Medication When Co-Pays Rise (01/12/2009, HealthDay)
- New Drug Helps Prevent Vomiting Due to Chemo (01/09/2009, Reuters Health)
- Antipsychotics Up Death Risk in Alzheimer's Patients (01/09/2009, HealthDay)
- Common Flu Strain Resistant to Popular Antiviral Drug (01/09/2009, HealthDay)
- Heart Drug May Be a Cancer Fighter (01/07/2009, HealthDay)
- Viagra May Shield Heart from Blood Pressure Damage (01/05/2009, HealthDay)
- Naltrexone Shots Boost Alcoholics' Quality of Life (01/01/2009, Reuters Health)
- Cancer Drug May Help with Kidney Transplants (12/29/2008, HealthDay)
- Antifungal Drug May Help Ease Asthma (12/29/2008, HealthDay)
- Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk (12/23/2008, HealthDay)
- Zolpimist Approved for Insomnia (12/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Alzheimer's Drugs Also Treat Behavioral, Psych Problems (12/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Older Drugs Better at Fighting Depression in Parkinson's Patients (12/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Letrozole Beats Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer (12/11/2008, Reuters Health)
- Drug May Stop Diabetics' Glucose Decline at Night (12/11/2008, Reuters Health)
- Fibrate Drug Does Not Cut Heart Risks in Diabetics (12/10/2008, Reuters Health)
- 2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk in Women (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy (12/09/2008, HealthDay)
- Study Finds Doctors' Use of E-Prescribing Systems Linked to Formulary Data Can Boost Drug Cost Savings (12/09/2008, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Electronic Prescribing Saves Patients Money (12/08/2008, HealthDay)
- Most Newer Antipsychotics No Better Than Older Ones, Just Different (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
- Blood Pressure Pill Combo More Effective Than Diuretics (12/03/2008, HealthDay)
- Generic Heart Drugs As Good As Brand-Name Counterparts (12/02/2008, HealthDay)
- Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit (11/26/2008, HealthDay)
- New Migraine Drug Shows Promise (11/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny Of 'Off-Label' Drug Use (11/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder (11/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
- FDA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators (11/12/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
- Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought (11/10/2008, HealthDay)
- When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart (11/05/2008, HealthDay)
- Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase (11/03/2008, HealthDay)
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Medicines
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Men's Health
- Partner Abuse Tied to Poor Mental Health in Men (01/22/2009, Reuters Health)
- Lower IQ in Young Adults Tied to Earlier Death (01/20/2009, Reuters Health)
- Fathering Sons or Daughters May Be in Men's Genes (01/01/2009, Reuters Health)
- Obese Men Have Worse Sperm Quality Than Leaner Men (12/30/2008, Reuters Health)
- Bone-Building Exercise Benefits May Not Last (12/26/2008, Reuters Health)
- Staying Trim and Fit May Prevent Heart Failure (12/22/2008, Reuters Health)
- Alcoholism Increases Osteoporosis Risk in Young Men (12/10/2008, Reuters Health)
- Single Men Less Likely to Get Prostate Screens (12/08/2008, HealthDay)
- Vitamin K Slows Insulin Resistance in Older Men (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
- Hypertension May Hit Black Males Earlier (11/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Lung Cancer May Be Deadlier for Men (11/13/2008, HealthDay)
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Men's Health
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Mental Health
- Weight Control Program Ups Diabetics' Well Being (01/27/2009, Reuters Health)
- Partner Abuse Tied to Poor Mental Health in Men (01/22/2009, Reuters Health)
- Migraines and Mood Disorders May Be Connected (01/21/2009, Reuters Health)
- Positive Outlook Cuts Chances of Dementia (01/19/2009, HealthDay)
- Cancer Patients' Distress Often Unaddressed (01/09/2009, Reuters Health)
- Preemies Face Some Risk of Psychiatric Disorders (01/02/2009, Reuters Health)
- Sibling with Mental Illness May Up Depression Risk (12/25/2008, Reuters Health)
- Psych Patients with Cost-Sharing Plans Use More Services (12/23/2008, HealthDay)
- Brain Adjusts to Cope with Life's Upsets (12/16/2008, HealthDay)
- Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior (12/15/2008, HealthDay)
- Mental Health Disorders Common in Young Adults (12/12/2008, Reuters Health)
- Mentally Ill Drug Abusers Have More ER Visits (12/11/2008, Reuters Health)
- Playing Video Games May Boost Older Brains (12/11/2008, HealthDay)
- A Few Drinks a Week May Slow Women's Brain Decline (12/11/2008, Reuters Health)
- Dementia Risk Not High in Mild Cognitive Impairment (12/10/2008, Reuters Health)
- Poor Mental Health May Boost Asthma Risk (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
- Few Young Adults Seek Treatment for Psych Disorders (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
- Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
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Mental Health
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Metabolic Syndrome
- Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep (01/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder a Risk Factor for Metabolic Syndrome (01/22/2009, Reuters Health)
- Metabolic Syndrome Raises Risk of Stroke (01/22/2009, Reuters Health)
- Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Vascular Dementia (01/21/2009, Reuters Health)
- Diet, Exercise Cuts Kids' Risk for Metabolic Syndrome (01/13/2009, HealthDay)
- Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Kidney Disease (12/25/2008, Reuters Health)
- Metabolic Syndrome Tied to Greater Depression Risk (12/11/2008, Reuters Health)
- Mediterranean Diet Enriched with Nuts Cuts Heart Risks (12/08/2008, HealthDay)
- Vitamin K Slows Insulin Resistance in Older Men (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
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Metabolic Syndrome
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Motor Vehicle Safety
- Cell Phones, Traffic a Deadly Combo for Kids (01/26/2009, HealthDay)
- Elderly Car Crash Deaths Down in Last Decade (01/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Car Seats Save Young Lives (01/21/2009, HealthDay)
- Eyesight Key in Seniors' Decision to Quit Driving (01/13/2009, Reuters Health)
- Later School Start Time Cuts Teens' Car Crash Risk (12/15/2008, HealthDay)
- Obese Kids More Prone to Limb Injuries in Car Crashes (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Car Crashes, Falls Top List of Accidental Injuries for Kids (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Returning to the Road Tricky after Injury (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs (11/25/2008, HealthDay)
- Sharing the Road -- Large Trucks and Road Safety (11/14/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
- Many Unlicensed Teen Drivers Put Safety Last (11/03/2008, HealthDay)
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Motor Vehicle Safety
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