Health Highlights: May 24, 2013
Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation
Xofigo Approved for Prostate Cancer
When disease has spread to the bones
Test Approved to Detect Faulty Lung Cancer Gene
Gene present in 10 percent of NSCLC cases
Breo Ellipta Approved for COPD
Respiratory disease is the third-leading cause of death in U.S.
Plan B Pill Approved for Sale Without a Prescription
For females aged 15 and older
Kcentra Approved to Stop Severe Bleeding in Heart Patients
Can be given faster than plasma
Health Tip: Protect Your Sight
Go for regular eye exams
Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better
Suggestions to spruce up your meals
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Common Supplement May Help Patients Fight Heart FailureCoenzyme Q10 appeared to reduce death rates, hospitalizations in study. |
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Storm Chasers: Born to Be Wild?Experts explain what motivates some to flirt with Mother Nature's wrath while most run for cover. |
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Monday Best Time for Hospitalization With Heart Failure, Study Says
Death rates appear to rise and fall depending on day of week, season, research suggests
Top-Ranked Golfer Beats Scoliosis
Years of braces and surgery couldn't keep Stacy Lewis from becoming the best in her sport
Parents Underestimate Influence Over Teens' Substance Abuse: Survey
1 in 5 thought child wouldn't listen to advice on the issue, but research suggests otherwise
Many Medical Students Have Anti-Fat Bias, Study Finds
That poses a significant barrier to the treatment of obesity, researchers say
Sleep Duration Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in People With Insomnia
One additional hour of shuteye reduced depressive thinking, study says
Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds
Doctors should be cautious when prescribing specific eyedrops, researchers say
Low-Income, Minority Parents More Open to HPV Vaccine for Girls, Study Says
White, middle-class parents less accepting of the cervical cancer shot, researchers contend
High Cadmium Levels May Raise Risk for Dying From Liver Disease: Study
Tobacco smoke most common source of exposure to heavy metal, researchers add
Sharp Rise in ICU Admissions From U.S. Emergency Rooms
Patients wait an average of five hours in the ER before being admitted to the ICU, study finds
Bowel Issues Affect 3 Out of 4 Pregnant Women
These problems don't significantly affect quality of life, study says
Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk?
Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low
How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again
Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study
Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds
High blood pressure, other complications seen in adolescence
Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests
Treatment is harmless to normal cells but attacks cancer cells; finding is preliminary, researchers say
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds
Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment
Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report
Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report
Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the problem
Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims
Acid in both can erode teeth over time
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