Pharmacies Pull Zantac Over Concern That Contaminant Poses Cancer Risk
Major U.S. pharmacies have pulled Zantac and its generic equivalent off the shelves after concern about a contaminant that poses a small cancer risk.
Health & Safety
Duke University Could Receive $400 Million Grant To Research Universal Flu Vaccine
Duke University's Human Vaccine Institute could be getting hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding.
What We Know About Vaping-Related Illnesses And How To Prevent Them
Over 800 people have been diagnosed with vaping-related illnesses. Twelve people have died.
'Tantalizing' Results For A Test Of Vitamin C For Sepsis
The biggest study published to date on vitamin C as a treatment for sepsis couldn't say it helped patients. But the paper does hint that people who got the treatment were more likely to survive.
State Border Splits Neighbors Into Medicaid Haves And Have-Nots
On the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, many families struggling financially can get health care, thanks to Medicaid expansion. Meanwhile, their neighbors on the Missouri side don't qualify.
A Biopsy Came With An Unexpected $2,170 'Cover Charge' For The Hospital
After a test to rule out cancer, Brianna Snitchler faced a facility fee for use of the hospital's radiology room. She wasn't told in advance about the charge, which strained her tight budget.
No Need To Cut Back On Red Meat? Controversial New 'Guidelines' Lead To Outrage
A prominent medical journal has published a new recommendation from a group of scientists concluding there's no need to cut back on red and processed meats. This contradicts current guidelines.
Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
New treatment guidelines don't assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.
In Guatemala, A Bad Year For Corn — And For U.S. Aid
Last spring, Trump froze almost $500 million in funding to three Central American countries to pressure them to stop the flow of migrants. The impact on farmers could end up increasing migration.
Some Experts Disagree Over New ADHD Guidelines
New ADHD guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend children five or older take medication and get therapy as soon as they are diagnosed. Some experts say this is the wrong approach.