What every woman should know about heart attacks 
What every woman should know about heart attacks
When it comes to heart attack symptoms, women and men are different.
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Do you believe what the Internet says about your health?
A new study shows that 35 percent of Americans report diagnosing themselves or family members online. But if your last web search shows you have Gaucher disease, can you believe the information you’re getting? What can you do to avoid a self-misdiagnosis? Follow these tips to use the Internet responsibly when searching for medical conditions.
CDC recommends whooping cough vaccine for pregnant women 
CDC recommends whooping cough vaccine for pregnant women
Whooping cough new rules
FDA cracks down on prescription pain relievers 
FDA cracks down on prescription pain relievers
Very soon it could be more difficult to get prescriptions for drugs containing hydrocodone in combination with other pain relievers. After more than two days […]
Saying “I Do” may be good medicine for your heart 
Saying “I Do” may be good medicine for your heart
When it comes to matters of the heart, experts say marriage is a good thing.
Patient readmission a troubling trend 
Patient readmission a troubling trend
Once you leave the hospital after treatment, the last thing you want is a return visit. But scores of people end up back at the […]
New flu vaccine wins FDA approval 
New flu vaccine wins FDA approval
A new weapon in the fight against flu has won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The novel new vaccine, coined Flublok, […]