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Crestor Approval Expanded For People Without High Cholesterol
February 9, 2010
As a preventive for heart disease
Health - Family Health
Tanning Bed Regulation Heats Up
February 9, 2010
FDA, lawmakers want to limit UV ray exposure, improve warning labels
Health - Family Health
Tests Show Top Tuna Brands Have High Mercury Levels
February 4, 2010
White typically has greater levels of the toxin than light, researchers say
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Xiaflex Approved for Rare Hand Condition
February 3, 2010
Dupuytren's contracture limits finger use
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Obama Proposes $911 Billion for Health and Human Services
February 1, 2010
Highlights include efforts to improve food safety, expand child care and boost research
Health - Family Health
Approval Expanded for Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb
February 1, 2010
To include certain postmenopausal women who need hormone therapy
Health - Family Health
Fake Drugs Bought on the Web Pose Big Health Risks
January 29, 2010
2.5 million men in Europe alone may have taken counterfeit Viagra, study says
Health - Family Health
Victoza Sanctioned for Type 2 Diabetes
January 26, 2010
But it may cause thyroid tumors and other side effects, FDA says
Health - Diet & Fitness
Morphine Sulfate Solution Approved
January 26, 2010
For acute and chronic pain
Health - Family Health
Heart Valve Implanted Via Catheter Approved
January 25, 2010
Inserted by way of a tube in a leg vein and guided up to the heart
Health - Family Health
Ampyra Approved for Adults With MS
January 22, 2010
Helps those who have trouble walking
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
FDA Warns of Heart Risks With Diet Drug
January 21, 2010
Meridia shouldn't be used by those with history of heart problems, agency says
Health - Family Health
Heart-Assist System Approved for Severe Heart Failure
January 20, 2010
Among people who aren't candidates for heart transplant
Health - Family Health
Tylenol Recall Expands to Include Other OTC Meds
January 15, 2010
FDA criticizes manufacturer for slow reaction to consumer complaints
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Report Card on Tobacco Control Laws a Mixed Bag
January 12, 2010
Federal government took big steps to stem smoking, while most states fell short
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Actemra Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
January 11, 2010
For people who haven't responded to other RA drugs
Health - Family Health
Calorie Counts on Food Labeling Often Off
January 7, 2010
Restaurant, packaged foods often have more calories than stated, researchers say
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Health Care Reform, Swine Flu Top Health News for 2009
December 30, 2009
Furor over cancer screening changes and lifting of embryonic stem cell ban also grabbed headlines
Health - Family Health
Study Questions FDA Approvals of Cardiac Devices
December 29, 2009
Review suggests evaluations are not as stringent as with new medications
Health - Family Health
Flu Vaccine for Seniors Approved
December 24, 2009
A high-dose shot for people 65 and older
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Health Buzz: FDA Finds No Evidence Vytorin Causes Cancer
December 23, 2009
Examining a proposal for long-term-care financing; don't kid yourself about that fruit drink.
Health - Family Health
Spiriva Inhaler Approved To Reduce Flares of COPD
December 18, 2009
Including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Generic Aricept Approved for Alzheimer's Dementia
December 15, 2009
Tablets dissolve on the tongue
Health - Family Health
Patients With Pacemakers Should Avoid MRI Scans
December 15, 2009
Study examines potential for injury when doctors decide benefits of imaging outweigh the risks
Health - Family Health
