Dangerous Weight Loss Linked to Common Dementia Rx
It's probably not your imagination that Grandma is becoming increasingly fragile over time. And her dementia medication may be partly to blame.
Rare Brain Infections Tied to MS Rx
FDA is warning that a case of definite progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and a case of probable PML have been reported in patients taking Gilenya (fingolimod) for multiple sclerosis (MS).
Understanding Chiari Malformations
Chiari Malformations (CM) are rare structural defects in the cerebellum (the structure located at the back of the brain). CMs may develop when the skull is smaller than normal, causing the cerebellum and brain stem to be pushed down into the spinal canal.
Enterovirus D68 — What Parents Need To Know
An enterovirus is a term for viruses that live in the human digestive tract and cause a range of different symptoms, from mild to serious. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), non-polio enteroviruses cause about 10 to 15 million infections in the US each year.
How Heart Attacks Affect Life Expectancy
After a heart attack, life expectancy can depend on many factors. Now new evidence suggests that even a patient's sex and skin color may play a role.
Battling the Back-to-School Blues
With the excitement of heading back to school — reuniting with friends, meeting new teachers, readying school supplies — can also come plenty of anxiety and stress.
When More Medication Isn't Necessarily Better
More isn't always better, and that may be especially true when it comes to heart attack medications.
New Hope for Hearing Loss
A device typically used for the profoundly deaf may now help millions who are hard of hearing.
Common Meds May Trip Up Older Men
Falls can be a huge concern for older adults, and this may be especially true for older men who take these common medications.
The Most Common Disability in the US
From vision to mental health to mobility, there are many types of disability. But how many people in the US face them?