Transplant recipients who resume smoking have shorter survival For recipients of an organ transplant, smoking is even more dangerous than for the rest of the population, a recent analysis shows.
Why childhood celiac disease should be checked with lab tests Even though many children with celiac disease can ease symptoms by going on a gluten-free diet, kids should still get blood tests and other exams to confirm whether they actually have the disease, some doctors argue.
Hodgkin survivors face risk of serious heart problems People who survive a type of blood cancer known as Hodgkin lymphoma early in life may be twice as likely to develop heart problems in adulthood as peers without a history of these tumors, a U.S. study suggests.
Adults with longer-lived parents may have healthier old age Adults with longer-lived parents have a lower-than-average risk for problems with the body's circulatory system in middle-age, British researchers have found It's already well known that having long-lived parents is associated with a lower risk for clogged arteries in the heart, and longer survival.
FDA warns former Sun Pharma US drug factory over quality concerns The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has pulled up a former Sun Pharmaceutical drug factory for "knowingly" releasing 27 lots of the hypertension drug clonidine last year, despite proof that the raw materials used may have been contaminated.
Cash may convince some smokers to quit Paying smokers to quit and giving them more money the longer they avoid cigarettes might help get more people to kick the habit than cessation advice on its own, a recent study suggests.
How much should we tell kids about their own health? When it comes to deciding whether and how to talk to children about their own health, there's no one-size-fits-all formula, some doctors argue.
Regular nibbling on nuts linked to low inflammation Eating a handful of nuts five times per week may reduce inflammation, a condition that contributes to heart disease, diabetes and many other chronic illnesses, say the authors of a recent U.S. study.
Why it's bad to skip prescribed drugs after a heart attack Many patients who have clogged arteries or survive a heart attack don't consistently take medications prescribed to prevent life-threatening complications, a study confirms.
US heart group sets limit on sugar for kids and teens The vast majority of children and teens should have less than six teaspoons of added sugar in their diet each day, according to the American Heart Association.
