Restrictions Lifted on Popular Diabetes Drug
The Food and Drug Administration is lifting restrictions on use of the former blockbuster diabetes drug Avandia.
Medical Breakthroughs
PCB Still Affecting the Health of Americans
The cancer-causing chemical known as PCB still affects the health of older Americans, even though it’s been outlawed in the U.S. since 1979.
Surviving the Flu
Children who contract with the H1N1 flu have a better chance of surviving if they receive a type of antiviral drug called a neuraminidase inhibitor, or NAI.
The Risks of Using Steriods While Pregnant
Steroid injections given to pregnant women ahead of premature delivery may increase a baby’s risk of behavioral problems later on in life.
How to Quit Smoking While Pregnant
Exercise can help pregnant women quit smoking.
How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy
A new study is outlining steps women can take to a have a healthy pregnancy.
Three Tips to Prevent Heart Attacks
Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels can substantially reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke for overweight people.
The Health Benefits of Eating Nuts
The largest study ever on the health benefits of eating nuts shows people who eat almonds, cashews, pistachios, and other tree nuts every day had a 20 percent lower death rate than those who didn’t.
The Benefits of Quitting Smoking
The American Heart Association says the health benefits of quitting smoking, even for people over 65, show up much faster than previously thought.
Your Brain Needs Months to Heal After a Concussion
A new study shows the brains of people who suffer mild concussions need more time to heal even months after symptoms from the concussion have gone away.
