Health News

The Prevalence of Anxiety
Women may be more likely than men to be affected by anxiety, according to a new study.
FDA Warns About Common Anti-Diarrheal Medication
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding a common over-the-counter (OTC) anti-diarrheal medication.
E. coli Outbreak Possibly Tied to Flour
The FDA, CDC and local health officials have begun investigating a multistate outbreak of Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) infections.
Prostate Cancer Imaging Just Got a Boost
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new diagnostic imaging tool to detect prostate cancer that has come back after treatment.
Check Your Pantry for These Recalled Food Items
Several food products, including Clif bars and Kashi Granola Bars, are being recalled due to a potential health risk.
Less Cancer, More Survivors
Although overall cancer incidence is on the decline, the number of cancer survivors appears to be going up, according to a new report.
Jentadueto XR Gets FDA Approval
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a once-daily form for Jentadueto.
The Burden of Pediatric Concussions
Many measures of how often children get concussions are based on emergency department visit data, but that may not be the most accurate way to measure, a new study found.
Got Migraines? Check Your Heart
Women who have been diagnosed with migraines may have a slightly raised risk of heart disease events and heart-related death, a new study found.
Infection Risk After Heart Surgery
Severe obesity may increase the risk of infection after coronary artery bypass surgery, according to a new study.