October 25, 2015 Quit-smoking drug Chantix may be safe for patients with treated depression, study shows In a trial among people with a history of depression, those taking the quit-smoking aid varenicline - marketed in the U.S. as Chantix - were no more prone to depression or thoughts of suicide than those on a placebo, according to a new study.
October 25, 2015 FDA approves new use for Celgene's cancer drug Revlimid The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the authorized use of Celgene Corp's cancer drug Revlimid to include newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma, the company said on Wednesday.
October 25, 2015 Popping Xanax is more harmful than you think Xanax may be trendy, but it can affect your health.
October 25, 2015 Two doses of HPV vaccine may be just as effective as three, study shows The human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine is widely viewed as an effective way to protect women from both cervical cancer and genital warts.But doctors suspect the high cost and inconvenience associated with the vaccine, which consist of three shots given over the course of six months, may be preventing women and young girls from receiving it.
October 25, 2015 Study backs more aggressive treatment for high blood pressure A major new study shows treating high blood pressure more aggressively than usual cuts the risk of heart disease and death in people over age 50, the National Institutes of Health said Friday.
October 25, 2015 Flu outbreak: Why are so many not getting vaccinated? According to the most recent weekly flu advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. is experiencing a particularly nasty flu season this year, with 29 states reporting high levels of “influenza-like illness." So why do so many people skip getting the vaccine?
October 25, 2015 Preemies may be more likely to develop psychiatric disorders, study suggests Preemies may be at a lower risk of developing drug and alcohol problems as adults, but they may be more likely to have psychiatric disorders, suggests a study published Monday in the journal PEDIATRICS.
October 25, 2015 Make over your medicine cabinet with natural cures Whether you’re suffering from a headache or fighting off a cold, odds are the first place you turn for help is your medicine cabinet. But are over-the-counter medications always the safest option?
October 25, 2015 Researchers seek to improve bipolar disorder, depression treatment Distinguishing between regular depression and bipolar disorder is one of the toughest calls psychiatrists face.
October 25, 2015 NYC pharmacy blends Eastern and Western medicine Sure, he can fill your prescription – but New York City pharmacist Stanley George can do much more than that at his brand new luxury pharmacy.
