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Daily Pill Lowers Odds for Infection With HIVA pill a day cut the risk of HIV infection by almost 44 percent in those at highest risk for contracting the virus.
Bleeding Risk With Plavix-Aspirin Regimen May Be SeriousRisk of bleeding for patients on antiplatelet therapy with either warfarin or a combination of Plavix (clopidogrel) and aspirin is substantial.
Pradaxa Approved to Fight Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat, Stroke By E.J. Mundell HealthDay ReporterThe drug may prove a new option for patients who now use standard blood thinners such as warfarin to control the heart condition.
Pradaxa Approved for Atrial FibrillationPradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help prevent stroke in people with a type of abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation.
Some With Once-Deadly Leukemia Can Take a Break From Gleevec By Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterA small group of people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who decided to stop taking Gleevec (imatinib) have remained cancer-free two years later, French researchers report.
H1N1 Unlikely to Cause Flu Pandemic in 2010-11: AnalysisCanadian researchers say they do not expect the H1N1 virus — the so-called swine flu — to be very severe this year.
Cancer-Fighting Bone Drugs Might Raise Stroke RiskA new study finds that cancer patients treated with bisphosphonate drugs may be at modestly higher risk for atrial fibrillation and stroke.
Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer5 years of meds such as Boniva, Fosamax almost doubles chances, but actual risk still low, researchers say
Double-Dose Plavix Benefits Certain Patients, Study FindsAnd higher-dose aspirin is no more effective than low dose, researchers say
Review Finds No Statin-Cancer LinkCancer death rates in 26 trials the same as those taking a placebo, researchers find
Low-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don't Protect Heart PatientsDutch study finds consuming small amounts in margarine daily didn't prevent cardiac trouble
Study Suggests Statins Could Help Some With Normal CholesterolThese people have elevated levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, researchers say
Experts Predict 'Normal' H1N1 Flu Season This YearVirus will most likely return but not be any more virulent, they add
Tylenol Use Linked to Asthma, Other Allergies in TeensStudy looked at 13- and 14-year-olds from 50 countries
Stomach Ulcers Sending Fewer Americans to the HospitalImproved understanding, treatment have led to fewer severe cases, CDC team says
Generics As Good As Costly Blood Pressure Meds, Study FindsPlus, fewer deaths seen in group taking no-brand-name diuretics after 8 to 13 years
More Seniors Getting Antibiotics With Improved Medicare Drug CoverageStudy found trend followed start of Part D plan
Extra Vitamin D May Improve Heart Health in Black Teens2,000 IU daily led to less arterial stiffness in those with vitamin deficiency
Vitamin B May Not Guard Against Second Stroke, Heart AttackJury still out on the vascular benefits of supplementation, experts say
Experts Support FDA Panel's Backing of New Blood ThinnerBrilinta, which got nod from agency advisors Wednesday, would be welcome option, docs say
Flu Vaccine for Upcoming Season ApprovedProtects against three strains predicted to be most prevalent
Calcium Supplements Linked to Boost in Heart Attack RiskPeople should get needed mineral through their diet, researchers say
Experts Support FDA Panel's Backing of New Blood ThinnerBrilinta, which got nod from agency advisors Wednesday, would be welcome option, docs say
Implantable Sensor Measures Blood Sugar LevelsWireless device transmitted accurate readings in pigs for more than a year, study shows
Vaccine Boosts Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer: StudyBut FDA-approved Provenge remains very expensive, experts note
New Drugs Eyed for Huntington's DiseaseBut tests on mice needed first, researchers say