You're Still Drunk, Dummy

As the FDA and state governments are cracking down on the sale of caffeinated alcoholic beverages, a recent article outlines the extent of the public health problem posed by such beverages.

Where Do Babies Come from?

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have identified a key step in the establishment of a pregnancy.

Hi-Tech Salmonella Hunting

FDA scientists successfully used a new genome sequencing test to retrospectively examine a 2009-10 foodborne illness outbreak to help trace the source of the infection.

The Zzz of Disease

According to an ongoing study by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), children with chronic kidney disease have difficulty sleeping as well as other sleep-related issues.

Keep Me Informed, Please

A recent survey reveals that many patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) want more information on the various treatment options available to them.

Recall: Milk in Cheese Crackers

Haddon House of Medford, New Jersey is recalling Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers ( UPC 076606-710889), because it may contain undeclared milk and food coloring additives used to create the cheese powder listed on the label.

Call Me When You Get an Answer

Cell-phone use has been shown to increase brain-glucose metabolism (a marker of brain activity), but long-term risks are less clear.

Comfortably Numb with Neosaxitoxin

Neosaxitoxin, a new local anesthetic derived from algae, resulted in less pain following surgery, and patients recovered about two days sooner than those given the common local anesthetic, bupivacaine.

Finding the Virus

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed marketing of the first test for the preliminary identification of norovirus , the virus responsible for the majority of cases of stomach flu.

Aligning Electronic Health Records with Healthcare Reform

To speed implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) system in Canada, e-health policy must be closely aligned with the major strategic direction of health care reform.