Archive for November 14th, 2007

West’s Death Raises Questions On Plastic Surgery

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

The death of rapper Kayne West’s mother, Donda West, connected to plastic surgery, is raising questions on the safety of a procedure that’s recently gained heightened popularity.

Post Combat Stress Prevalent In More US Troops

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

What is being done to identify soldiers who suffer from depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress.

West’s Death Raises Questions On Plastic Surgery

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

The death of rapper Kayne West’s mother, Donda West, connected to plastic surgery, is raising questions on the safety of a procedure that’s recently gained heightened popularity.

Plastic Surgery Complications and Deaths are Rare

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reminds consumers that plastic surgery is real surgery and outlines several important recommendations when considering plastic surgery.

Plastic Surgery Complications and Deaths are Rare

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reminds consumers that plastic surgery is real surgery and outlines several important recommendations when considering plastic surgery.

FDA: Boxed Warning For Anti-Diabetes Drug Avandia

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Manufacturer of Avandia, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, has agreed to add new information to the existing boxed warning in the drug’s labeling about potential increased risk for heart attacks.

Chemotherapy, Radiation Together Extend Lung Cancer Patients’ Lives

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Chemotherapy given at the same time as radiation therapy can help patients with a certain type of lung cancer live nearly 50 percent longer.

Anti-Inflammation Molecule Helps Fight MS-Like Disease

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

An immune system messenger molecule that normally helps quiet inflammation could be an effective tool against multiple sclerosis (MS).

Edwards Proposal To Expand Paid Family Leave

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

John Edwards announced a proposal to expand paid family leave for employees who care for sick relatives or newborns.

Treatments Of ‘Dubious’ Value Drive Up Health Care Costs

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Health care spending will consume about half of the U.S. economy in 75 years if nothing is done to curb growing costs.