Health News

Blood Vessel Inflammation Rx Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first treatment for a specific type of vasculitis.
An Update on Advanced Breast Cancer
The number of women living with distant advanced breast cancer is increasing, according to a new study.
What Steroids Might Do to Your Heart
Illicit steroid use may put your heart health at risk, according to a new study.
What Menopause Might Mean for Your Heart
Women who reached menopause at a younger age or never had a child had a raised risk of heart failure, according to a new study.
The Rx That Could Prevent Countless Strokes
Many patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) may not be receiving medications that could help keep them from having a stroke, a new study found.
Traveling and the Measles Vaccine
Many United States travelers who were eligible to receive the measles vaccine didn't receive it before leaving the country, according to a new study.
Heart Health: Knowledge Is Half the Battle
Many people at risk of heart health problems didn't feel a need to make changes to improve their health, according to a new study.
Who Should Really Go Gluten-Free
Going gluten-free may not be healthy for everyone.
These Lead Tests May Be Inaccurate
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning that some lead tests may not provide accurate results.
The Future of Tuberculosis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expecting the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases to increase in certain countries.