Temporary Artificial Heart Wins U.S. Approval
The first artificial heart won U.S. approval Monday for use as a temporary measure to keep alive patients on the verge of death while they wait for live organs to become available for transplants.
Gulf War Illness May Never Be Explained
Veterans of the Gulf War suffer more health problems than other members of the military but the causes of the mysterious array of symptoms may never be known, a leading British scientist said on Monday.
Merck Evaluating Why Vioxx Raises Risk to Heart
Merck & Co Inc. is evaluating why its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx raises the chance of heart attack and stroke, but it has not found a mechanism of action, a company official said on Monday.
Pfizer to Test Heart Safety of Celebrex
Pfizer Inc. on Monday said a major new trial will test whether its popular Celebrex arthritis drug increases the risk of heart attacks, as seen with Merck and Co.'s recalled Vioxx pill.
Flu Shot Shortage Prompts Political Debate
Emergency room doctors warned of a "perfect storm" in hospitals due to a flu vaccine crisis on Monday, and politicians watched anxious Americans line up for shots and argued about whose fault it was.
Acupuncture Helps Knee Pain, Study Finds
Acupuncture can help boost the power of drugs in reducing the pain suffered by patients with arthritis in their knees, researchers report.
UK Develops Cheap Child Vaccine for World's Poor
British scientists have developed a new way of storing childhood vaccines without refrigeration in a move that could slash costs and increase access to life-savings shots in poor countries.
IVF Success Varies Greatly by Race
Black and Asian women have much lower rates of success with assisted reproductive techniques such as in vitro fertilization than other racial groups, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
Study Finds No Drug Resistance in Sinus Treatments
Patients with chronic sinus infections do not appear to develop resistance to antibiotics taken for the condition if the drugs are closely matched to attack the bacteria involved, a study said on Monday.
Drug Combo Shown to Halt Arthritis Damage to Joints
Combining new biologic drugs with an older treatment can stop joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research.
Seniors Urged to Relax Over Flu Vaccine
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson said Monday that enough flu vaccine will be available for most people who need it and told seniors to stop standing in long lines to get a shot.
Elderly Urged to Get Pneumonia Vaccine
The flu-shot shortage makes it more imperative for elderly Americans to get a second, often overlooked vaccine that protects against a type of pneumonia germ that's a common complication of influenza.
Advances May Help Preserve Fertility
Doctors are reporting two advances that may give women with cancer safer ways to preserve their ability to have children without compromising their chances of beating the disease.
AFL-CIO Sues Over Ad Campaign for Nexium
The AFL-CIO joined senior citizens groups Monday in suing the makers of the heartburn drug Nexium, alleging that pharmaceutical maker AstraZeneca waged a massive and misleading campaign for the purple pill.
How Dry I Am
As people age, their glands tend to produce less saliva, causing dry mouth.
Avoid Hot Tub Rash
Dermatitis is a skin infection that's often acquired from contaminated swimming pools, spas or hot tubs. The skin may become itchy and progress to a blistery, tender red rash, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Planned Changes to AIDS Prevention Funds Draw Fire
An overhaul of federal guidelines for HIV prevention funding is drawing fire from AIDS activists, who fear that new regulations will water down effective programs that target gay men and minority groups.
Study to Test Imaging Method for Alzheimer's
The National Institute on Aging has launched a landmark study aimed at finding a way to use imaging technology to reduce the time and cost of clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease medications.
New Treatment for Lupus Found
Mayo Clinic researchers have found an effective treatment for non-renal lupus that produces minimal side effects.
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