October 24, 2015 2009 swine flu vaccine linked with small risk of paralysis disorder Americans who received the H1NI flu vaccine, also known as the swine flu vaccine, in 2009 and 2010 had a very small but real increase in their risk for developing a rare neurological disorder, a new study finds
October 24, 2015 Protected against whooping cough? Most adults don't know Rates of whooping cough in the United States are at their highest level in decades, yet most adults don't know whether they are adequately protected against the disease, results from a new poll suggest
October 24, 2015 Treat or nasty trick? Denver police warn of pot-tainted candy The two almost identical gummy bears sitting side by side, coated in sugar and tinged with the same red hue, may end up in a trick-or-treat bag, but only one is plain candy.
October 24, 2015 Drug company refuses to give lifesaving medication to 7-year-old boy Seven-year-old Josh Hardy has survived four bouts of kidney cancer, heart failure and a bone marrow transplant. But now, he is fighting for his life once again, after a drug company denied him access to a medication that could cure him of a potentially deadly virus.
October 24, 2015 Can I split my pills? And other prescription questions you’ve always wanted answered Ever wondered what the difference between a cream and an ointment is? Why you can’t have grapefruit juice on your new drug? Find out here as we break it down
October 24, 2015 1 in 13 children taking psychiatric medication in US A new government survey has found that approximately 1 out of every 13 children is taking at least one medication for emotional or behavioral problems.
October 24, 2015 ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ highlights patient advocacy’s role during HIV/AIDS epidemic Since the emergence of HIV, the real life stories of many AIDS patients have become fodder for movie magic. A great example can be seen in the latest film Dallas Buyers Club, which profiles the life of Ron Woodroof – a Texas cowboy and drug user who was diagnosed with AIDS in the 1980s.
October 24, 2015 ADHD medications not tied to drug, alcohol abuse Taking Ritalin and other drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn't affect a child's chances of trying or abusing alcohol and drugs later in life, a new review suggests.
October 24, 2015 New vaccines aim to help fall flu fight Health experts say new options for flu shots could make it easier to get vaccinated this year and do a better job of keeping the illness away.
October 24, 2015 Experimental H7N9 avian flu vaccine shows promise in early trial The first human test of an experimental vaccine against a deadly strain of avian flu, using novel technology that could produce millions of doses very quickly, produced protective antibodies in the vast majority of those who received it, scientists said on Wednesday.
