Health News

Wearable Defibrillator Approved for Kids
An automatic, wearable defibrillator approved for use in adults just got a new approved use: helping kids at risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
For Appendicitis, Antibiotics May Be Enough
Surgery has long been the gold standard in appendicitis treatment. But a new discovery could change that.
Basaglar Gets FDA Green Light
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Basaglar (insulin glargine injection), a long-acting human insulin analog to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Exercising Without A Gym
Whether you’re traveling or simply haven’t made room for a pricey gym membership in your budget, that doesn’t mean you have to skip your workout. Instead, give these at-home workouts a try!
An Rx to Reverse Muscle Relaxants During Surgery
Certain surgeries require medications called muscle relaxants to keep patients from moving. And now there's a medication to reverse the effects of two common muscle relaxants.
The Asthma-Migraine Connection
If you have asthma, you may be more likely to develop another common condition.
Rx to Reverse Neuromuscular Blocking Approved
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Bridion (sugammadex) injection to reverse the effects of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide, which are used during certain types of surgery in adults.
Flu Shot Less Effective in Seniors — Here's Why
Flu vaccines are known to be less effective in the elderly. But until now, the mechanisms behind this phenomenon were not well-understood.
A Hormone Therapy Benefit for Postmenopausal Women
Hormone therapy is often used to ease symptoms like hot flashes in postmenopausal women. But this practice may have another benefit.
Breast Cancer Rxs Go Head to Head
The current front-line treatment for early breast cancer, tamoxifen, may have met its match.