Health News Archives

Gardasil Approved to Prevent Genital Warts in Males
Caused by human papillomavirus

Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu
Federal officials say there's no danger in eating pork products

11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end

Cervarix Approved to Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
Vaccine blocks strains of human papilloma virus

New FDA Study Seeks Feedback on Lasik Surgery
Warnings issued to 17 centers for lax reporting of procedure-related adverse events

Outbreak Investigation Highlights Drug Safety Issues
Noncompliance with manufacturing regulations led to contaminated syringes, report says

Berinert Approved for Rare Genetic Disease
To treats symptoms of hereditary angiodema

Leafy Greens Top Risky Food List
Advocacy group notes illness outbreaks usually linked to 'healthy' foods

As TV Drug Ads Increase, So Do Concerns
Experts question commercials' value to patients and health-care system overall

Study Counters Warnings on Quit-Smoking Drug
No clear evidence found that Chantix has dangerous side effects, say UK researchers