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Secondhand Smoke Exposure Down But Still Too High
Two out of five children breathing in secondhand smoke
FDA Approves Ibrance to Treat Advanced Breast Cancer
For postmenopausal women with ER+, HER2− metastatic breast cancer
FDA Approves Internal Tissue Adhesive
TissuGlu connects tissue flaps stemming from surgery to remove excess fat, skin from stomach
Younger Patients With Diabetes More Often Skipping Visits
CDC team found 19 percent hadn't seen a doctor within last six months
FDA: Vyvanse Approved for Binge-Eating Disorder
Patients taking Vyvanse experienced a decrease in the number of binge eating days per week
Review: Oseltamivir Shortens Flu Duration by About a Day
And reduces the risk of flu-related complications such as pneumonia
CDC: Measles Cases in January Top Typical Load for Entire Year
Spread driven largely by outbreak that started at Disney theme parks in California in December
Obama to Launch Personalized Medicine Research Initiative
Asking Congress for $215 million to compile genetic data of one million Americans for study
FDA to Strengthen Approval Process for AEDs
Agency has received 72,000 reports of automated external defibrillators failing
Many Seniors Not Reporting Falls to Physician
Fewer than half tell their doctor of fall, researcher notes
