Influenza is an Epidemic in 22 States
As more states report flu cases and hospitalizations climb, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the flu an epidemic.
MS Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise
A new treatment for MS may stop the disease in its tracks in some patients. This high-dose therapy helped several MS patients.
More Than 320,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled
It's nuts! Hundreds of thousands of pounds of meat have been recalled in Texas due to undeclared peanuts. Where is the label?
Japanese Chickens Test Positive for Bird Flu
A small number of chickens have tested positive for bird flu in a district of Japan. Japanese officials have acted quickly to prevent the virus from infecting humans.
Fast Ebola Test From Roche Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved an Ebola test that could cut the time it takes to detect Ebola in a patient in half. This new lab test can be completed within three hours.
Gout Patients Missed Out on Medication
Gout is treatable, but many patients may not be receiving the specific medication recommended for them. Is price this reason?