Health News

40-Year Surge in US Malaria Cases
Although it may be well-managed in the US, malaria should still be a concern for Americans traveling internationally.  Malaria is an infectious disease that occurs after a person has been bitten by an infected mosquito.
A Noisy World May Affect Health
On the way to work, in line at the grocery store, picking up the kids from school — we have to deal with noise everywhere we go. And as it turns out, these noises may affect more than just our hearing. 
Exercise for the Mind in MS
Exercising is good for your overall health; it may even improve mental health. And recent research suggests that exercise could benefit multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with depression.
The Genetics of Menopause
Women who have mutations in the BRCA genes are at higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Research has suggested that women with these altered genes may also have problems conceiving children and that they go through menopause earlier than women without the defective genes.
FDA Approves Label Changes for Anti-Seizure Drug Potiga
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved changes to the drug label of the anti-seizure drug Potiga ( ezogabine ), underscoring risks of abnormalities to the retina in the eye, potential vision loss, and skin discoloration, all of which may become permanent. 
A Look at High Blood Pressure in the US
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and, despite improvements in treating this condition, it still remains a large problem among some groups.
FDA Approves Second Brain Imaging Rx for Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Evaluation
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved Vizamyl ( flutemetamol F 18 injection), a radioactive diagnostic drug for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain in adults being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia.
FDA Approves Extended-Release, Single-Entity Hydrocodone Product
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved Zohydro ER (hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release capsules) for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate.
Pediatric Asthma Hospitalizations Can Be Prevented
Asthma hospitalizations can often be prevented with regular, continuous condition management. However, it's not always easy for kids to manage their asthma.
High Blood Sugar Before Surgery May Extend Hospital Stay
After surgery, patients often want to get out of the hospital as soon as possible. Diabetes, however, can lead to complications, and high blood sugar before surgery may lead to longer stays.