Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications - 2010-09-03
"Findings highlight need to vaccinate against H1N1, seasonal flu, researchers say." More

Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby - 2010-09-03
"It's been linked to fewer health problems" More

Bariatric Surgery Cost-Effective in Very Obese With Diabetes - 2010-09-02
"Both gastric bypass and gastric banding are cost-effective ways to reduce diabetes-associated complications and mortality among severely obese individuals with diabetes, according to research published in the September issue of Diabetes Care." More

Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports - 2010-09-02
"Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list." More

Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction - 2010-09-02
"Greater odds if you're younger than 65, have a history of drug abuse and depression, and use psychiatric meds" More

Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk: Study - 2010-09-01
"While researchers saw no rise in deaths, some experts wonder if this drug has a future." More

Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race - 2010-09-01
"California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely." More

Almost 1 in 3 First-Time Deliveries Now Via C-Section - 2010-08-30
"More must be done to curb the use of the procedure, which comes with risks, experts say." More

Friends Don't Let Friends Have Risky Sex After Drinking - 2010-08-30
"College students say they use communication strategies to ensure safety of female friends." More

Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines - 2010-08-30
"Kids between 6 months and 9 years may need a double dose, depending on vaccine history." More

Prescription Painkillers Could Be New 'Gateway' Drugs - 2010-08-27
"Detox patients hooked on street drugs often addicted to legal meds first, study found." More

Alcoholics Overestimate Their Ability to Recall Things: Study - 2010-08-27
"They may believe their memory is as good as non-alcoholics, but tests show otherwise." More

CDC Revises Death Estimates From Flu - 2010-08-26
"Mortality ranged from an annual low of 3,300 to a high of 49,000 during last 30 years." More

Bird Flu Detection Takes a Novel Turn - 2010-08-26
"Mice trained to zero in on infected duck feces in USDA experiment." More

Chronic Drinking Linked to Circadian Disruptions - 2010-08-25
"Biological clock genes affected by too much alcohol, researchers report." More