New Doubts About Avandia
New ties to heart problems surface over a drug used by hundreds of thousands of diabetics in the US. More
BLOG: Before you take that pill
Scrimping on Health Insurance
For 46 million people without health insurance, here are tips to get by.
BLOG: Start Eating Right
CDC Urges More Cancer Screening
The CDC says thousands of lives could be saved with more cancer screenings.
BLOG: Getting Some Help
More Bone Testing Needed
Routine screening for osteoporosis should include more premenopausal women who are likely to break bones.
BLOG: Alzheimer's Fears
Medical Journal Questions Diet Pill
Journal editors question if Meridia should remain on the market given its links to heart problems.
Thieves Reselling Donated Malaria Drugs
Authorities find 6.5 percent of malaria meds bought in stores were meant to be donated.
High-risk Women Benefit from Ovary Removal
Women at risk live longer and have less cancer if they remove healthy ovaries, study finds.
Agent Orange Claims Soaring
A quarter of vets on disability tie their diabetes to agent orange. Now that number may soar.
Medicare to Counsel Smokers
Catching up with private insurers, Medicare now offers counseling to those who can't quit smoking.
Study Questions Omega-3 Additives
For people who've had heart attacks and are already taking medications, adding a little Omega-3 oil doesn't appear to make much difference.
Gene Turns Germs into 'Superbugs'
Gene circulating in India has been found in Pakistan and Eastern Europe.
Doctors Help to Regrow Corneas
An early stage experiment raises hope for a way to help millions who face corneal blindness worldwide.
Brand-name Drug Prices Soar
New survey finds consumers faced an 8.3 percent price hike for the best-selling brands in the past year. Flo-max leads rise.
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