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A majority of Americans taking part in a new poll said they'd be interested in genetic testing to see if they or their children are at risk for serious illnesses. The findings were published online March 6 in Public Health Genomics.

Poll: Majority of Americans Interested in Genetic Testing

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But researchers wonder if everyone is adept at accurately interpreting test results
U.S. regulators have approved a controversial powdered alcohol product called Palcohol

Powdered Alcohol Approved by U.S. Regulators

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Freeze-dried alcohol can be mixed with water to create an alcoholic drink
Health care providers on the West Coast need to look out for syphilis that can cause blindness

Health Officials Warn of Blinding Cases of Syphilis on West Coast

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Doctors and eye-care providers should be alert for symptoms of ocular syphilis
In the wake of the measles outbreak that has generated headlines for months

HealthDay/Harris Poll: More Americans in Favor of Vaccination

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Survey results in wake of measles outbreak
Raising the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 would save hundreds of thousands of lives and substantially reduce the number of smokers in the United States

IOM: Raise Legal Age to 21 for Tobacco Purchase

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Such a move would save thousands of lives and lower number of smokers, says Institute of Medicine
Reducing the number of Americans with type 2 diabetes is a new mission shared by the American Medical Association and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

AMA, CDC Partner to Focus on Diabetes Prevention

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Getting the millions of Americans at risk for type 2 tested is the first step, experts say
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued final recommendations for the cleaning and sterilization of medical devices used in invasive procedures. The updated rules

FDA Updates Recs for Cleaning of Reusable Med Devices

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Updated rules in response to contaminated duodenoscopes
For patients with knee osteoarthritis

Long-Term NSAID Use Beneficial in Knee Osteoarthritis

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Improvements in pain, stiffness, physical function, and in knee joint space width
For patients with acute thoracic herpes zoster

Single Paravertebral Blockade Seems Safe in Herpes Zoster

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Safe and effective treatment modality in patients with acute thoracic herpes zoster
Researchers are not promptly reporting the results of clinical trials to ClinicalTrials.gov

Clinical Trial Data Often Not Reported in Timely Manner

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Delays in filing findings on new treatments mean patients aren't informed, researcher says