September 08, 2010: Statins May Guard Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study showed only an association between the two, expert notes

September 03, 2010: Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer
5 years of meds such as Boniva, Fosamax almost doubles chances, but actual risk still low, researchers say

September 02, 2010: Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list

September 02, 2010: Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Fat
Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size

September 01, 2010: Double-Dose Plavix Benefits Certain Patients, Study Finds
And higher-dose aspirin is no more effective than low dose, researchers say

September 01, 2010: Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice
Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say

August 31, 2010: Review Finds No Statin-Cancer Link
Cancer death rates in 26 trials the same as those taking a placebo, researchers find

August 30, 2010: Stent Implantation Linked to Blood Clot Risk in Black Patients
Race was strongest predictor of clotting after one month, study found

August 30, 2010: Low-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don't Protect Heart Patients
Dutch study finds consuming small amounts in margarine daily didn't prevent cardiac trouble

August 27, 2010: Prescription Painkillers Could Be New 'Gateway' Drugs
Detox patients hooked on street drugs often addicted to legal meds first, study found

August 27, 2010: Some Fake ADHD to Get Meds, Special Treatment
Study shows that they can fool doctors on certain tests

August 27, 2010: Food Better Than Supplements for Cancer Prevention: Expert
Always check with a doctor, dietician before taking supplements, she advises

August 26, 2010: Eggs Being Produced by Recall Farms Safe, if Pasteurized, Experts Say
Treated eggs can be used in products such as salad dressings, cookie dough and cake mixes

August 25, 2010: In Some Patients, Hypertension Meds Raise Blood Pressure
Finding true for "significant" percentage of people, researchers say

August 25, 2010: Study Suggests Statins Could Help Some With Normal Cholesterol
These people have elevated levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, researchers say

August 25, 2010: Are The Eggs in Your Fridge Safe to Eat?
Experts tell you what you need to know in the wake of a massive recall

August 24, 2010: Heart Risks the Same With 2 Diabetes Drugs: Study
Finding conflicts with previous research that found Avandia riskier than Actos

August 24, 2010: Cognitive Therapy Helps Adults With ADHD
Study found adding it to medications lessened symptoms

August 24, 2010: Vitamin D May Influence Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disease
Findings could underscore why deficiency plays role in host of serious ills

August 23, 2010: FDA Chief Says More Egg Recalls Possible
Nearly 2,000 reports of salmonella infections in people in about 22 states

August 22, 2010: 2nd Egg Recall Linked to Salmonella Under Way
Producer says there have been laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella enteritidis

August 20, 2010: 2nd Egg Recall Linked to Salmonella Under Way
Producer says there have been laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella enteritidis

August 19, 2010: Nationwide Recall of Eggs Linked to Salmonella Expanded
More than 250 people sickened by germ as Iowa company recalls 380 million eggs

August 18, 2010: Many With Chronic Pain Get Inadequate Relief, Study Finds
Black patients likely to be prescribed fewer meds and women get lower doses, research shows

August 16, 2010: Weight-Loss Surgery May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Medication Use
Study finds reduced drug and health care costs may make surgery a cost-effective alternative for some

August 16, 2010: Ella Emergency Contraceptive Approved
Intended to inhibit or delay ovulation

August 14, 2010: FDA Approves Emergency Contraceptive
Called 'ella,' drug delays ovulation, but opponents say it's another abortion pill

August 13, 2010: Generics As Good As Costly Blood Pressure Meds, Study Finds
Plus, fewer deaths seen in group taking no-brand-name diuretics after 8 to 13 years

August 13, 2010: Tylenol Use Linked to Asthma, Other Allergies in Teens
Study looked at 13- and 14-year-olds from 50 countries

August 12, 2010: Women Experience More Chronic Pain Than Men, Research Finds
Also more likely to have multiple painful conditions at the same time, expert says

August 12, 2010: Docs Shying Away From Drug That May Prevent Prostate Cancer
Erroneous fear that finasteride spurs more aggressive tumors has left some physicians wary, research shows

August 10, 2010: Many Stroke Patients Stop Taking Meds, Study Shows
Second report finds many heart failure patients not even prescribed recommended medications

August 10, 2010: No Significant Esophageal Cancer Risk From Osteoporosis Drug: Study
Analysis also finds no evidence of substantial gastric cancer risk from oral bisphosphonates

August 10, 2010: More Seniors Getting Antibiotics With Improved Medicare Drug Coverage
Study found trend followed start of Part D plan

August 09, 2010: Food Labels Lead to Healthy Food Choices
Label readers consume fewer calories, less saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, study finds

August 05, 2010: Extra Vitamin D May Improve Heart Health in Black Teens
2,000 IU daily led to less arterial stiffness in those with vitamin deficiency

August 04, 2010: New Drug Studied for Hard-to-Treat Vascular Condition
Clinical trials suggest icatibant safe, effective against life-threatening swelling of hereditary angioedema

August 04, 2010: Epilepsy Drugs Don't Raise Suicide Risk, Study Shows
Experts say findings should prompt FDA to remove warning label on medications

August 04, 2010: Recession Causing Cancer Patients to Quit Life-Extending Drugs
3 patients taking pricey Gleevec gave it up, prompting their tumors' return, doctors report

August 04, 2010: Vitamin B May Not Guard Against Second Stroke, Heart Attack
Jury still out on the vascular benefits of supplementation, experts say

August 02, 2010: Review Suggests Bias in Drug Study Reporting
Industry-funded trials more likely to have positive findings than other studies, analysis shows

August 02, 2010: Expectation May Affect Placebo Response in Parkinson's Patients
Being told there was a 75% chance of getting drug spurred neurochemical response: study

July 30, 2010: Flu Vaccine for Upcoming Season Approved
Protects against three strains predicted to be most prevalent

July 30, 2010: Experts Support FDA Panel's Backing of New Blood Thinner
Brilinta, which got nod from agency advisors Wednesday, would be welcome option, docs say

July 30, 2010: H1N1 Protection in Coming Season's Flu Vaccines: FDA
Just one shot should shield against multiple strains, agency says

July 30, 2010: Calcium Supplements Linked to Boost in Heart Attack Risk
People should get needed mineral through their diet, researchers say

July 29, 2010: Black Teens May Need Higher Vitamin D Supplementation
Even with sun exposure, levels were deficient in this vulnerable group, researchers say

July 29, 2010: New Data Supports Link Between Diabetes Drugs, Fractures
Avandia, Actos increase chances of broken bones in older men and women, study shows

July 29, 2010: Cuvposa Approved for Chronic Drooling in Children
Primarily those with neurological disorders

July 28, 2010: FDA Cites Its Food Safety Web Site
More than 100 problems identified so far, agency says