Health News Archives

Tobacco Marketing Promotes Youth Cigarette Use
But landmark report also says mass media anti-tobacco campaigns work, too

First Treatment Sanctioned for Chorea in Huntington’s Patients
The involuntary jerky movements that accompany the disease

Viread Approved for Hepatitis B
Already sanctioned to treat HIV

New Therapy Freezes Out Esophageal Cancers
Cryoablation attractive option for older patients with other medical issues, team says

FDA OKs Flu Vaccines for 2008-09 Season
The hope is they will be a better match than last year's shots

OTC Cold Medicines Sending Children to Emergency Rooms
The FDA recently advised that kids under 2 not use these products

Injected Drug Approved for High Blood Pressure
When oral therapy isn't feasible

FDA Expands Pepper Warning in Salmonella Outbreak
Second tainted sample found at another farm in Mexico; serrano and jalapeno peppers from that country are now suspect

New Test IDs Cancer Cells in Tumors
Helps pinpoint which type of cancer is present

First Generic Versions of Depakote Approved
To treat seizures, migraines, and bipolar disorder