Health News
Optional Early Baby Delivery Rates Drop
The rate of elective births before 39 weeks has dropped 3 percent since last year among U.S. hospitals, though rates vary dramatically, from under 5 percent to as high as 40 percent.
Birth Control Pills Recalled
Pfizer, Inc. recalled 14 lots of Lo/ Ovral-28 and 14 lots of Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol birth control pills because they were incorrectly made and may not prevent pregnancy.
Chemicals Lurking in the Cupboards
Children with more exposure to PFCs , chemicals found in many household products, may not get enough protection from vaccines because of the chemicals' effects on their immune system.
FDA Versus Ranbaxy
The Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a consent decree of permanent injunction against generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy in the U.S. District Court of Maryland.
Water Safety Paying Off
Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among U.S. children aged 1 to 19, causing over 1,000 deaths among kids annually, but those rates are headed down the drain.
One Drink is One Too Many During Pregnancy
If you're thinking just one beer or just a single glass of wine during pregnancy can't hurt, think again. A new study reveals that every drop counts.
Herpes Hides From the Eye
Taking antiviral therapy medications - even at high dosages - is not sufficient to prevent the spread of genital herpes, even when symptoms are not present.
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying the public that two additional cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy ( PML ), a rare but serious brain infection that can result in death, have been reported with the lymphoma drug Adcetris ( brentuximab vedotin ).
Novartis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Over-The-Counter Products
Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. ( NCH ) announced that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of select bottle packaging configurations of Excedrin and NoDoz products with expiry dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier as well as Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products with expiry dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier, in the United States. NCH is taking this action as a precautionary measure because the products may contain stray tablets, capsules, or caplets from other Novartis products, or contain broken or chipped tablets.
A Safe Shot for the Tot
The two forms of the rotavirus vaccine currently administered to children do not cause the same gastrointestinal problems as the previous version of the vaccine.