Roche, GSK Say FDA Okays Monthly Osteoporosis Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a monthly version of osteoporosis drug Boniva, Roche Holding AG and GlaxoSmithKline Plc said on Friday.
Schiavo's Hydration Level Raises Questions
Friends of the family say her skin is flaky, her tongue dry and lips sunken. Doctors are saying Theresa Schiavo could survive another week without food or water, but she could just as easily die over the weekend.
Spring Allergies Hitting With a Vengeance
Spring allergy season is hitting with a vengeance in many parts of the country, with the relatively warm, wet winter in many regions resulting in loads of tree and other pollens and mold.
Study: Pneumonia Vaccine Could Save Lives
New research has confirmed that an experimental pneumonia vaccine specially formulated for the developing world could save the lives of children in Africa.
Another Medicare Premium Increase Ahead
Senior citizens can expect at least a 12 percent increase in their Medicare premiums for doctor visits next year, and that could rise even higher if physician reimbursements aren't reduced.
15 Contract E. Coli After Fla. Festivals
State health officials said Friday at least 15 people, including 11 children, who recently visited central Florida festivals have since tested positive for a dangerous strain of E. coli, or a potentially fatal kidney disease caused by the bacterium.
Ebola-Like Virus Death Toll Up in Angola
The death toll from an Ebola-like fever in the African nation of Angola rose to 112 on Friday, with three deaths reported in its capital.
SE Asia's Bird Flu Death Toll Reaches 48
Vietnam and Cambodia on Friday each confirmed an additional death from bird flu, raising Southeast Asia's death toll to 48 from a disease that has become entrenched in the region's poultry and raised fears of a global pandemic.
Neb. High Court Upholds Infant Blood Tests
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a state law Friday that requires mandatory blood testing of newborn babies, rejecting an appeal by a couple who said it violates their religious beliefs.
Exercise Can Heighten Rosacea Effect
Exercise is a common trigger for flushing in people with rosacea, but altering exercise regimens can reduce the effect, says a National Rosacea Society survey in the journal Rosacea Review.
Blood Test for MS a Possibility
A simple blood test may one day detect multiple sclerosis before its debilitating symptoms take hold.
Treating Depression Keeps Elderly Strong
Treating depression in older adults not only improves their emotional health, it also slows their physical decline, allowing them to remain independent longer, new research shows.
Newer Epilepsy Drug Cuts Risk of Birth Defects
A newer epilepsy drug designed to control seizures appears to reduce the risk of birth defects for women with the disorder who become pregnant.
Bullying a Big Problem in Schools
Nearly half of about 200 sixth-grade urban middle school students reported being harassed by bullies at least once within the previous two weeks, a new study finds.
Great Moms Pass Parenting Skills to Daughters
Mothers who provide their children with a positive, nurturing environment most likely received the same kind of upbringing from their own mothers, researchers believe.
Quality Time Most Important for Babies
Working mothers with infants at home, take a breath or a sigh of relief. According to a new study, it's quality of time spent with baby -- not quantity -- that helps guide a toddler's social and intellectual growth.
SARS may spread in air, new studies warn
New research suggests the SARS virus, which killed 800 people after emerging in China in 2003, may spread through the air, and not just through human contact, making it more dangerous than previously thought.
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