Health News Archives

Many Americans Share Prescription Meds
Roughly a quarter of those asked had borrowed, given away allergy pills, antibiotics and painkillers

Cold Medicines Dangerous for Infants
Dosing mistakes killed three, sent 1,500 to ER, CDC report finds

Great Apes Outperfom Their Brethren on Tests
Findings may help scientists better understand link between intelligence, human evolution

Get All the Buzz on Bug Bites
New tips on how to prevent, and treat, irritating insect bites

Antihistamine Doesn’t Help Babies Sleep
Benadryl actually made some children hyperactive, researchers find in stopping trial early

Why Antihistamines Put You to Sleep
Dog study finds histamines critical for waking up

Young Insomniacs Often Drugged to Sleep
Study: Medication comes before doctors find underlying problem