Health News
Pharmacist-reviewed health news and prescription drug updates.
All health news articles
NaturalVegetable Compound May Shrink Breast Tumors
Breast cancer tumors in mouse model shrunk in presence of phenethyl isothiocyanate
NaturalTake a Dip for Your Joints
Arthritis water exercises explained
Health NewsQ&A with Colic Expert Dr. Vartabedian
Colic expert discusses treatments and new research about frustrating condition
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Generic Singulair
Montelukast approved for asthma and allergies
Mental HealthEarly Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar symptoms of elation and irritability may show risk for full mania
NaturalBlood Sugar May Matter for Non-Diabetics
HbA1c levels associated with anemia and death risk in people without diabetes
Prescription DrugsReducing Tremors in MS
Primidone shown to be effective for treatment of MS tremors in small study
Prescription DrugsRituxan May Help With Kidney Disorder
Idiopathic membranous nephropathy patients taking rituximab experienced remission
Prescription DrugsContaining Cancer is Complicated
Cancer stem cells may help regenerate tumors
Health NewsBypass Technique Linked to Fewer Complications
Endoscopic vein graft harvest during bypass surgery found durable
Prescription DrugsYoung People with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic myeloid leukemia adolescent patients fare worse
Health NewsSurgery May Cut Diabetic Heart Risk
Obese type 2 diabetes patients had a lower risk of heart attack after bariatric surgery
Prescription DrugsPreemies More Likely if Mom Takes SRIs
Antidepressants during pregnancy appear to increase risk of preterm birth
Mental HealthImproving Language through Play
Autism language problems were improved for some children when mothers had play training
Mental HealthDementia: Younger Means Faster
Alzheimers disease may progress faster in younger patients than in older patients
Prescription DrugsDualing Against Kidney and Breast Cancer
Kidney cancer and breast cancer respond to dual therapy
Health NewsGum Disease Linked to Insulin Issues
Gingivitis associated with insulin resistance in people without diabetes
Prescription DrugsThe Importance of Taking a Pill
Non adherence to antipsychotic medication and possible remedies detailed in recent report
Health NewsMobility With MS
Fatigue impairs mobility in multiple sclerosis while pain and depression do not, study says
NaturalWatch Out for West Nile This Summer
West Nile virus cases in 2012
Mental HealthMoms Feel Good about Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding satisfaction high among women even if they breastfed babies a short time
Prescription DrugsHumira Approved in Europe for Treatment of Spondyloarthritis
Abbott drug first treatment for Spondyloarthritis
Health NewsCan Heartburn Lead to Cancer?
Esophageal cancer and heartburn connection explained
Mental HealthCalling in Sick - When Anxious or Depressed
Anxiety and depression increase likelihood of employees to use sick leave