November 20, 2014 Home HIV test should be sold in retail stores, US panel urges A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel asked the agency to let an HIV test be sold in retail stores so consumers do not have to go to a health facility to get tested for the virus
November 20, 2014 FCC chooses spectrum for wireless medical devices The U.S. telecommunications regulator on Thursday announced plans to set aside a chunk of spectrum for connecting wireless medical devices to allow for more convenient and cost-effective health monitoring.
November 20, 2014 Fake stewed pig ears lead to health concerns in China A batch of fake stewed pig ears made from chemicals that could cause blood and heart problems led to public health concerns in China
November 20, 2014 The struggle against Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a contagious, viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver.
November 20, 2014 FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads Claims that Skechers' fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best, says the government—and they're going to cost the company millions of dollars
November 20, 2014 Distracted mind may block pain signals Mental diversions have long been known to make pain easier to handle, and new research suggests that's more than just a psychological phenomenon
November 20, 2014 Data suggests drug treatment can lower US crime U.S. crime statistics show illegal drugs play a central role in criminal acts, providing new evidence that tackling drugs as a public health issue could offer a powerful tool for lowering national crime rates, officials said
November 20, 2014 FDA OKs multiple companies to sell generic Plavix Cheaper generic versions of blood thinner Plavix, the world's second-best-selling medicine, have just been approved for sale
November 20, 2014 Study: Simple scope exam cuts colon cancer deaths A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease
November 20, 2014 Counter-argument: Changes to DSM-V bring needed improvements Since DSM-IV was released in 1994, there has been a wealth of new research and knowledge about the nature and frequency of mental disorders, how the brain functions and its neurobiology, and the lifelong influences of genes and environment on a person’s health and behavior. Accordingly, the newest edition – DSM-V – will reflect that new body of knowledge.
