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FDA Approves Cholbam for Rare Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders
Drug is approved as an oral treatment for children aged 3 weeks and older, and adults
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Cancer Odds Up 40 Percent in Obese Women
However, researchers stress that losing excess weight can lower the odds again
Australian Health Council Says No Evidence Homeopathy Works
Research claiming homeopathy effective found to be of poor quality
HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine
Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use
Powdered Alcohol Approved by U.S. Regulators
Freeze-dried alcohol can be mixed with water to create an alcoholic drink
Health Officials Warn of Blinding Cases of Syphilis on West Coast
Doctors and eye-care providers should be alert for symptoms of ocular syphilis
HealthDay/Harris Poll: More Americans in Favor of Vaccination
Survey results in wake of measles outbreak
IOM: Raise Legal Age to 21 for Tobacco Purchase
Such a move would save thousands of lives and lower number of smokers, says Institute of Medicine
AMA, CDC Partner to Focus on Diabetes Prevention
Getting the millions of Americans at risk for type 2 tested is the first step, experts say
