Report points to globalization, drug resistance and climate change as culprits
The less-hooked may have already quit, leaving 'hard-core' group behind, experts say
Warning letters issued for Bayer Heart Advantage, Bayer Women's Low Dose Aspirin + Calcium
Americans more fearful of shark bites than this common, potentially lethal disease, survey shows
While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits
Review finds use, even in combo, an effective long-term treatment
Inhibiting protein could yield new drug targets for mucosal fungus found in most people
Help prevent accidents and injury
Journalist Gail Sheehy's painful passage through U.S. health system echoes that of many caregivers
International review finds it's an accepted treatment in adults as well as children
Snapdragon flower pigments produced color, antioxidants in genetically modified fruit
Vaccinating those in closest contact with newborns provides 'cocooning effect'
False lenses, sharp props can make fright night scarier for all, eye group warns
Using cooking appliances as heat source a hallmark of urban poverty, study notes
Have a fun Halloween
Researchers suggest increased exposure to government ads brought no added value
Study finds therapy reduces new infections, cuts outlays
And preterm birth is leading cause of infant mortality, study notes
Attacks are also less severe among people who are active, researchers say
Heart association says cooling body, checking arteries lowers risk of further injury
Mouse study finds 'rotten egg'-smelling gas relaxes arteries, may have broader applications
Sugary fare led to leptin resistance in rats that boosted obesity risk, study says
Lifestyle changes, the drug metformin remain recommended initial therapy
Reactions lead to higher risk for asthma, other respiratory problems, CDC report says
Availability of cheap foods, larger portions changes dining behavior, Japanese study says
Report shows 30,000 have used Internet service to handle delivery of delicate news
Education before and after birth helps new moms participate, task force says
Some antiretroviral therapies boosted mortality from other diseases, study finds
International analysis finds 11% issued 'black box' warnings by FDA
But study also finds 'Oriental' pattern little benefit either way because of salty sauces
Photosensitive med plus pulsed laser boosted collagen, study says
Findings show patients should take their medications as prescribed
Findings suggest combo treatments less effective, more painful than singular procedures
Kids at higher risk, since they breathe in more air by weight than adults, study says
Instructional booklet altered attitudes about indoor salons
Color-coding system worked well in simulated emergency room situations
A quarter haven't seen vision specialist in 2 years, survey finds
Mouse study suggests resveratrol impedes fatty buildup in the organ, which is linked to cirrhosis
Study finds that less than a pack a week can impair arteries
Natural compounds could mean faster treatments for TB, fight other drug-resistant bacteria
Clients misunderstand written screening tools, but 'talking' computer program helped
And have a fun holiday
Friday is National Mammography Day
Misuse of chemicals contributes to hospital-acquired infections, study says
But regular exercise may condition cells to respond more efficiently, study says
Changing modes of transport have had little effect on unintentional injuries
NIH-sponsored effort informs parents about safeguards in pediatric clinical trials
Rate is 50% higher than national goal, CDC says
It even affects quality of life in those who quit, Finnish study reports.
Cardiac stress tests show whether a patient even needs the procedure, experts say