Cost of Asthma Medications Doubled

The numbers of children being treated for asthma are going up - and so is the cost of their medication. Annual asthma drug expenses have more than doubled over a 10-year period.

What's the Best Cocktail for Transplants?

Even if a patient gets a new kidney, it is not the end of the fight against kidney disease. That patient's body can still reject the new organ. Now, researchers know which drugs work best to stop this from happening.

Dozens Sickened by Tainted Turkey

Tainted ground turkey, contaminated with an antibiotic resistant and difficult to treat type of salmonella, has sickened at least 76 and killed one person, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported.

Panic Attacks Predictable

Panic attacks may seem sudden and unexpected. In fact, physiological instability is detectable for at least an hour before a patient is aware that the panic attack will happen.

Positive Actions and Thoughts Decrease Depression

For people suffering from depression, there are alternatives or additions to medication and therapy. You can also think and act yourself into being happier.

AstraZeneca announces trade name Caprelsa for vandetanib

AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the trade name Caprelsa for the recently approved orphan drug vandetanib, a treatment for medullary thyroid cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or that has spread to other parts of the body.

Heart Disease Costly for Women

Some health conditions are considerably costlier to treat than others. When it comes to women, one of the big ones leads the pack -- heart disease.

Blocking Out Chlamydia

To say that chlamydia is a big player in sexually transmitted diseases is a huge understatement. Chlamydia is responsible for the largest number of sexually-transmitted infections.

Screening High-Risk Populations

Detecting pancreatic cancer before its symptoms occur could save lives. Scientists are working on a method that can do just that.

Can You Hear Me Now?

Heart health is important for a number of reasons. One of the more unusual may be that it can aid with processing what we hear, particularly as the aging process begins.

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