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When Anger Is Illness

11 hours 29 min ago
Anger-management programs have become antidotes for road raging, office freak-outs and fury-induced vandalism. What's not clear is if they work.

Cosmetic Surgery Fell in '09

14 hours 44 min ago
There were 10 million surgical and nonsurgical procedures last year, down 2.4% from 2008, according to a survey.

New Risk in Pain-Reliever Use

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 00:50
Regular use of pain-relief medicine appears to increase men's risk of hearing loss, especially among middle-aged men, according to an American Journal of Medicine study.

New Ovarian-Cancer Test

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 22:15
A new test will help doctors distinguish between ovarian cancer and benign growths prior to surgery, allowing patients with cancerous masses to get more effective treatment faster.

When Disease Can't Be Diagnosed

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 21:06
Researchers say the lack of a diagnosis affects far more people than was previously thought. One mother's quest to find a diagnosis for her son illustrates the challenges facing many families.

High Court Weighs Funeral Protests

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 18:30
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the father of a fallen Marine can collect damages from a religious sect that picketed his son's funeral and whether vaccine makers are immune from lawsuits under state law.

Democrats Voice Health-Bill Doubts

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 19:14
Some House Democrats wavering over whether to back a health-care overhaul questioned whether it would effectively curb the country's health costs.

Soft-Drink Sales Drop in Schools

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 18:47
The American Beverage Association plans to report that sales of soda and other drinks in U.S. secondary schools have dropped sharply since 2004, a sign that efforts to improve nutrition in schools are progressing.

Bristol Sees Post-Plavix Hit

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 11:29
Bristol-Myers Squibb sees its 2013 earnings about 9% to 13% lower than anticipated 2010 levels due to the expected loss of market exclusivity for its top-selling anti-clotting drug Plavix.

Products Recalled Over Salmonella

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 09:34
The FDA asked a variety of food companies to recall more than 30 products that contain a commonly used food additive that has tested positive for salmonella.

White House Confronts Insurers

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 20:46
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius sat down with top executives from five health-insurance companies at the White House.

FDA's Generic Drugs Chief Takes Another Post

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 15:37
The director of the Food and Drug Administration's Office of Generic Drugs is leaving his job for another post at the agency, the latest in a series of changes in FDA leadership.

Genes Point to Best Diets

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 09:42
Stanford researchers said a genetic test marketed by Interleukin Genetics can help people determine whether a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet works better.

Obama Calls for 'Up or Down' Vote

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 21:52
Obama asked Congress to press ahead with a health-care bill, calling for an "up or down" vote in the next few weeks.

Pfizer Readies Ratiopharm Bid

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 19:22
U.S. drug maker Pfizer plans to bid up to €3 billion for Germany's Ratiopharm, intensifying the battle for the generic drug maker.

FDA to Increase Prosecutions

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 18:03
The FDA plans to increase prosecutions of pharmaceutical and food industry executives as part of an effort to refocus its criminal division.

Alzheimer's Drug Falls Short

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 17:48
Medivation said its Alzheimer's disease treatment Dimebon, in development with Pfizer, failed to show effectiveness in a large late-stage study. Medivation shares plunged.

FDA Sees Increasing Number Of Insulin Pump Problems

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:42
An increasing number of insulin pump problems is prompting the FDA to convene an advisory panel of outside medical experts.

Walnut Health Claims Unauthorized

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 08:48
The FDA ordered Diamond Foods to stop making unauthorized health claims on its walnut products.

Bristol-Myers Names New CEO

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 17:32
Bristol-Myers said Lamberto Andreotti will succeed James M. Cornelius as CEO on May 4.