Antipsychotics provide few benefits for unapproved use
A study published on Wednesday reveals only a few patients benefit when prescribed certain antipsychotic drugs for conditions they’re not approved to treat. The study reviewed the use of newer…
Study reports screening has little effect on breast cancer death rates
A report published on Friday reveals that declining breast cancer death rates are not the result of breast cancer screening programs, yet are instead the result of better treatment and…
Lifeguard designs chemical-free sunscreen
July 19, 2011 Brian Guadagno, a senior lifeguard captain, launched a chemical-free sunscreen product earlier this week in California. Guadagno designed the sunscreen in anticipation of tough new US FDA regulations…
AIDS drugs shown to prevent infection
Two studies released Wednesday reveal that drugs used to treat AIDS can prevent heterosexuals from acquiring HIV. The studies, conducted in different African countries, found that a regimen of antiretroviral…
Smoking While Pregnant Increase Children’s Future Heart Risk
Women who smoke when pregnant increase the risk of their children suffering heart attack or stroke when they grow up, a new study shows. The new research shows…
World’s Youngest Premature Baby Survives at 21 Weeks
The youngest premature baby ever to survive has been born in Germany after only 21 weeks and five days in the womb, a German hospitals says. Frieda was born on…
Half of All Stillbirths Around the World Could be Prevented
About half of the two million babies who are stillborn every year could be saved by improving the medical care offered to expectant mothers, a study says. The research,…
New Drug Gives Hope to Hepatitis C Patients
A new study has shown encouraging results from using a cocktail of three drugs, one of which a new class of antiviral agent, in treating patients with hepatitis C. The…