May 16, 2012: FDA Panel Backs At-Home HIV Test
Recommendation could usher in a new era of testing

May 14, 2012: Sleepwalking in Adults More Common Than Thought
Large study found nearly 4 percent wander at night, often tied to mental woes

May 11, 2012: Only Half of Meds Taken by Kids Have 'Adequate' Safety Info: Study
Medications used in newborns especially under-studied, doctor says

May 09, 2012: IUDs Work as Emergency Contraceptive: Review
The devices, used this way for 35 years, are safe, more effective than 'morning-after' pill

May 07, 2012: Zinc Pills May Shorten Colds, Analysis Suggests
But, benefits are slight and side effects are reported, researchers say

April 30, 2012: Parents' Poor Math Skills May = Medication Errors
27 percent of study participants had math skills at the third-grade level or below

April 23, 2012: Migraine Guidelines: What Works, What Doesn't
Too few sufferers use preventive medications, doctors say

April 12, 2012: Over-the-Counter Bug Bite Remedies Don't Work: Report
Mild reactions might not call for tablets or creams

April 06, 2012: Planning Pregnancy May Cut Birth Defects
Timing allows changes or adjustments in risky medications, experts say

March 30, 2012: Warm Weather Triggers Early Allergy Season
Sneezing isn't the only concern, with ticks and mosquitoes already active

March 20, 2012: Ibuprofen May Ward Off Altitude Sickness
Hikers who took the medication were less likely to have symptoms of 'acute mountain sickness'

January 09, 2012: FDA Warns of Painkiller Mix-Up at Nebraska Plant
Small chance that prescription narcotic painkillers, over-the-counter meds were mingled together

December 21, 2011: Limit Cold Medications During Pregnancy, Experts Advise
Some over-the-counter drug ingredients have not been well-studied for use by pregnant women

November 23, 2011: Too Much Acetaminophen Over Time May Damage Liver
'Staggered overdoses' are difficult for doctors to spot, researchers say

November 07, 2011: Experts Debate Tylenol's Safety for Asthmatic Kids
Past research has linked fever-reducing drug to asthma flares

November 03, 2011: Too Many Meds May Be More Problem Than Cure
With people taking growing numbers of drugs, risks are multiplying, experts warn

October 25, 2011: Health Tip: Alcohol Can Interact With Medications
Here's a partial list of examples

October 17, 2011: It's Easy to Mistake Medicine for Candy
In study run by 2 elementary school kids, tots and teachers got mixed up 20% of the time

October 07, 2011: Health Tip: Store Medications Safely
Follow these guidelines

May 10, 2011: Chronic Tylenol Use May Be Linked to Blood Cancer, Study Suggests
Taking it most days of the week for years might increase risk, researchers say

May 09, 2011: After Heart Attack, Certain Painkillers May Raise Risk for Recurrence
Even a week's worth of some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs could be hazardous, study finds

May 05, 2011: Drugmakers to End Infant Formulas of Products With Acetaminophen
Goal is to reduce chances of overdosing on the painkiller

May 04, 2011: FDA Issues Guidelines for Liquid OTC Medicines
Big part of the goal is to make sure children get products in the right doses

May 03, 2011: U.S. Officials Take Aim at Questionable STD Products
Makers of preparations claiming to prevent, treat sexually transmitted infections warned by FDA, FTC

May 03, 2011: Many Consumers Don't Know What's in Over-the-Counter Painkillers: Study
Lack of knowledge about active ingredients may up the risk of overdose, researchers say

April 25, 2011: Common Painkillers May Blunt Antidepressants
Drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin may make Prozac, other SSRIs less effective, researchers say

March 02, 2011: Ibuprofen Linked to Lower Parkinson's Disease Risk
New research strengthens association, but more study is needed, experts say

January 21, 2011: Pain Patches Making Gains in U.S.
Advocates say option offers convenience, fewer side effects, more consistent relief

January 13, 2011: FDA Lowers Amount of Acetaminophen Allowed in Prescription Painkillers
Agency officials say action taken because of reports of severe liver damage

January 12, 2011: Certain Painkillers Appear to Boost Odds for Heart Attack
But absolute risk from NSAIDs is small and doesn't outweigh benefits for many patients, expert says

November 05, 2010: Health Tip: Don't Mix Alcohol and Drugs
Particularly these over-the-counter meds, supplements

June 25, 2010: Outdated Meds Pose Problems If Kept or Tossed
Health, environmental experts suggest safe disposal methods

April 21, 2010: New Form of Painkiller May Fight Colon Cancer
Lab tests suggest that variation of naproxen might nip cancer in the bud, expert says

February 17, 2010: Ibuprofen May Help Stave Off Parkinson's
Finding suggests need to look closer at the disease as inflammatory, expert says

February 06, 2010: Spectators Need to Prepare for Olympic Games, Too
Health experts urge travelers to take steps to prevent illness

February 03, 2010: Tylenol May Protect Kidneys After Severe Muscle Damage
Treatment prevented organ failure in injured rats, study found

January 15, 2010: Tylenol Recall Expands to Include Other OTC Meds
FDA criticizes manufacturer for slow reaction to consumer complaints

January 04, 2010: Using Kitchen Spoons Ups Risk of Dosing Errors
Researchers recommend sticking with measuring devices that come with medicines

December 24, 2009: Tylenol May Ease Headaches <i>and</i> Heartaches
Study suggests over-the-counter painkiller relieves psychological pain

December 14, 2009: Marijuana Use No Longer Dropping Among U.S. Teens
Federal report cites lower rates for meth and smoking, but concerns about prescription abuse

December 02, 2009: Zegerid OTC Approved for Frequent Heartburn
In original prescription formula

November 10, 2009: Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's
Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease

October 04, 2009: As TV Drug Ads Increase, So Do Concerns
Experts question commercials' value to patients and health-care system overall

October 02, 2009: Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says

September 28, 2009: Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study
Adverse drug reactions cause more than half a million outpatient visits a year, researchers find

August 25, 2009: FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage
32 cases reported since orlistat came on market in 1999

August 21, 2009: Medication Review May Help With Heart Failure
Hospitalizations decline when doctors, pharmacists collaborate, study finds

August 18, 2009: Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms
Study finds kids don't do as well when given acetaminophen with codeine

July 09, 2009: Questions to Pharmacists Rise After Michael Jackson's Death
Consumers more alert to overdose risks from prescription drugs, survey suggests

July 02, 2009: If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say