Health News Archives

U.S. Gets a ’D’ for Preterm Birth Rates
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades

Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge
Mental health issues may affect 20% of recent returnees, but help is available

When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better
While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits

Caring for Aging Loved Ones Can Be a Catch-22
Journalist Gail Sheehy's painful passage through U.S. health system echoes that of many caregivers

Anti-Drug TV Campaign Didn’t Curb Teen Pot Use: Study
Researchers suggest increased exposure to government ads brought no added value

U.S. Urged to Renew the War on Cancer
Leadership has to come from White House to offset growing complacency, presidential panel says

Standard Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective for Prisoners
Study finds therapy reduces new infections, cuts outlays

Program Seeks to Reduce ICU Infections
An estimated 250,000 such illnesses occur each year, CDC says

FDA Faulted for Lack of Produce Oversight
Congressional report cites insufficient funding and resources

FDA Goes After Unapproved Eye Washes, Skin Ointments
Salt solutions, topicals containing papain face seizure after adverse events reported