Health News

ADHD Rx Goes Generic
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the generic version of Strattera, a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
A Look at Cancer Prevention and Detection
The numbers are in and the annual report on cancer prevention and detection is out.
For CPR, Age Isn't Just a Number
Friends and family members may be less likely to administer CPR to older patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a new study found.
No Such Thing as a Safe Cigarette
Despite their marketing as a "healthier" option, so-called "light" filtered cigarettes may actually be causing more cases of a certain type of lung cancer, a new study found.
Heart Disease: A Global Problem
Around a third of deaths around the world are the result of heart disease, according to a new study.
Blood Vessel Inflammation Rx Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first treatment for a specific type of vasculitis.
An Update on Advanced Breast Cancer
The number of women living with distant advanced breast cancer is increasing, according to a new study.
What Steroids Might Do to Your Heart
Illicit steroid use may put your heart health at risk, according to a new study.
What Menopause Might Mean for Your Heart
Women who reached menopause at a younger age or never had a child had a raised risk of heart failure, according to a new study.
The Rx That Could Prevent Countless Strokes
Many patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) may not be receiving medications that could help keep them from having a stroke, a new study found.