Health News
New Guidelines for Smokers' Health Care
Smoking has been tied to numerous health issues. Now an expert panel has made recommendations for doctors who care for adults and pregnant women who smoke.
Simple Ways To Remember Your Medication
If you've ever found yourself forgetting a dose of your daily medication, you're not alone. Luckily, these tips can help!
Tramadol Investigated for Rare Side Effect in Kids
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into a rare but dangerous reported side effect of tramadol in kids.
Sleep, Naps and Diabetes Risk
If a siesta is part of your everyday routine, there may be cause for concern.
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
"AFib" may sound like a little white lie, but it’s actually a serious medical condition. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of heartbeat rhythm problem.
New Data on Investigational Pain Rx
DUBLIN and RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) (TSX: ENL), and BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BDSI) today presented data from a Phase 2 study for the investigational drug buprenorphine HCl buccal film utilizing BDSI's patented BioErodible MucoAdhesive (BEMA®) drug delivery technology.
Hip Fracture Surgery Vs. Total Hip Replacement: The Risks
Like all surgery, hip surgery has its risks. But there may be some important differences between hip fracture and total hip replacement (THR) surgeries.
How Your Flu Vaccine May Protect Those Around You
Adults who get their yearly flu vaccines may wind up protecting more than just themselves.
Sterile Drug Products Recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients of a voluntary recall of all non-expired drug products produced for sterile use and distributed nationwide by Medistat RX, LLC, in Foley, Alabama, due to possible contamination.
So You've Got Atrial Fibrillation — What's Next?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common cause of irregular heartbeat, affecting nearly 2.7 million Americans. If left untreated, it can significantly increase the risk of stroke and other heart problems. But what does an AFib diagnosis really mean?