One Bottle Leads to Recall

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals issues a voluntary recall because one bottle of its hydrocodone and acetaminophen tablets was labeled as phenobarbital.

Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer Linked to Gene Mutation

A new study from Tufts University School of Medicine finds why individuals who inherit a particular family of mutations have a higher risk of developing a very aggressive form of breast cancer.

Replacement Parts Wearing Out?

The FDA ordered three manufacturers of temporomandibular joint ( TMJ ) implants to conduct postmarketing studies to determine the length of time before the implants are removed or replaced due to pain or other reasons.

Translucent Particle Contamination

American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of potassium phosphates injection.

Bigger Babies, Bigger Lungs

The health of premature babies' lungs may get better with improved nutrition and weight gain, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers.

Making Sure They Don't Come Early

The FDA has approved Makena™ ( hydroxyprogesterone caproate ) to reduce the risk of preterm delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy, in pregnant women with a history of at least one spontaneous preterm birth.

Un-Zombified Leukemia Cells

A team of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers has successfully completed the first reprogramming of blood cells obtained from a patient with leukemia.

Something Like a Cold Leads to Diabetes

Although the causes of type 1 diabetes remain largely unknown, Australian researchers have added support to the evidence showing that cold-like viruses may be responsible for the disease.

Unemployment Doesn't Hurt Just Your Wallet

According to a new research, those who are unemployed have more health problems than those who are still employed.

Mealtime Matters

Researchers have identified a link between the health of children with asthma and the quality of family interactions at mealtime.