study
Multivitamins Won't Boost Standard HIV Care, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Taking high-dose multivitamin supplements did not cut the r…
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ritonavir
ritonavir, Norvir
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Ritonavir is an oral medication that is used for treating infections w…
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Truvada
Missed Dose? Truvada Still Prevents HIV in Men
For HIV-Negative Gay Men, Truvada Protects Even if Daily Dose Missed By Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD He…
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Vaginal
Vaginal Ring Delivers HIV Drug in Animal Study
TUESDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) -- A vaginal ring tested in sheep appears able to release an HIV…
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Screening
U.S. Task Force Backs HIV Screening for All 15 to 65
TUESDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors should screen all people aged 15 to 65 for HIV, as we…
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amprenavir
amprenavir, Agenerase
The manufacturer of Agenerase, GlaxoSmithKline, discontinued sale of Agenerase in October, 2007 d…
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Worldwide
AIDS Deaths, New HIV Infections Continue to Drop Worldwide
By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- International health o…
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Scientists
Scientists Probe How Some HIV Patients Resist AIDS
SUNDAY, Sept. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers who discovered an immune system mechanism that se…
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Treatment
Despite Huge HIV Treatment Gains, Many Left Out
By Brenda Goodman, MA WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Oct. 9, 2012 -- Newer dru…
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Region
HIV Diagnoses Among U.S. Hispanics Vary By Region: CDC
THURSDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Hispanic Americans are diagnosed with HIV infection nearly th…
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study
Improved HIV Care Boosts Life Expectancy at Clinic, Study Found
FRIDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment advances, a multifaceted treatment approach and fed…
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Health
Health Tip: Do Your Feet Have Poor Circulation?
(HealthDay News) -- Poor circulation of the legs and feet -- often a result of high blood pressure…
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Worse
Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse
By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Insomnia is nobody…
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Lotensin
benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide, Lotensin HCT
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lotensin HCT is a combination of two drugs, benazepril and hydrochlorot…
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study
Fainting Spells Often Tied to Too Many Meds at Once: Study
SUNDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Taking too many medications at the same time could lead to repe…
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study
Blacks Less Likely to Stick to High Blood Pressure Diet: Study
People who stick with the so-called "DASH diet" achieve significant reductions in blood …
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Treatment
High Blood Pressure Treatment
Research has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing hig…
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Prematurely
Elevated BP May Prematurely Age the Brain
Researchers say the early changes seen with higher blood pressure may set the stage for problems …
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Susceptible
Obese Black Kids More Susceptible to Hypertension, Study Finds
A new study suggests that obese black children have a significantly greater risk for high blood p…
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Stent
Drug-Eluting Stent Approved for Peripheral Arterial Disease
The Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administr…
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Transcendental
Transcendental Meditation May Lower Heart Risk
Transcendental Meditation is good for the heart, according to a new study. The study was funded …
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Shots
5-Hour Energy Shots Linked to 13 Deaths
5-Hour Energy shots are linked to 13 deaths and 33 hospitalizations, the FDA confirms. So far, …
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Surgery
Hip Surgery Increases Stroke Risk in Older Patients: Study
(HealthDay News) -- Patients who undergo total hip replacement are at greatly increased risk for …
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Unemployment
Unemployment Takes Toll on the Heart
Unemployment and a history of job loss may raise the risk for heart attack, a new study suggests.…
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Today
Patients More Likely to Survive In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Today: Study
(HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest improved sub…
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study
Heart Failure Patients May Be at Higher Risk for Cancer: Study
(HealthDay News) -- People suffering from heart failure may have a nearly 60 percent higher risk …
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Variants
More Gene Variants Linked to Heart Trouble
Specific DNA variations explain more than 10 percent of the inherited genetic risk for developing …
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Women
Women Don't Fare as Well as Men With Implanted Defibrillators: Study
Women are more likely than men to experience complications and to die within six months of getting…
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Transplant
HeartWare Device Approved for Heart Transplant Hopefuls
(HealthDay News) -- The HeartWare Ventricular Assist System, a pumping device to help people with …
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Linked
More Deaths, Illness Linked to Energy Drinks
The FDA has posted adverse-event reports for two more energy drinks: 40 illnesses and five deaths …
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Problems
Eustachian Tube Problems (Problems Clearing Your Ears)
The Eustachian tube originates in the rear of the nose adjacent to the soft palate, runs a slightl…
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peroxide
carbamide peroxide - otic, Auro, Debrox
USES: This medication is used to treat earwax buildup. It helps to soften, loosen, and remove the…
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Tinnitus
Health Tip: If You Have Tinnitus
(HealthDay News) -- Tinnitus is the sensation of a ringing, buzzing, clicking, roaring or hissing …
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Signs
Health Tip: Possible Signs of an Ear Infection
(HealthDay News) -- Ear infections are common in babies and young toddlers, who may not always be …
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study
Human Stem Cells Restore Hearing to Deaf Gerbils in Study
By Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Using nerve cells gro…
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Tinnitus
Tick in Man's Ear Gives Him Tinnitus
By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- When a 63-year-old man wen…
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Workers
Noisy Bars May Threaten Workers' Hearing
FRIDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Nightclub employees could be exposed to dangerously high noise…
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Treating
Health Tip: Treating Swimmer's Ear
(HealthDay News) -- Swimmer's ear, medically called otitis externa, is an infection that occurs…
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Screens
Not Enough Data to Advise Routine Hearing Screens for Older People: Experts
MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A U.S. government panel of experts says there's just not en…
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Ringing
Ringing in Your Ears?
Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but some people also hear it as a roaring…
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Hearing
Health Tip: When Children Develop Hearing Loss
(HealthDay News) -- Children, especially the very young, aren't always able to verbalize when s…
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Medical
Common Cold Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ
Images provided by: 1. iStockphoto 2. iStockphoto 3. Big Stock Photo 4. iStockphoto 5. iStock…
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suggests
Some Kids May Overcome or Outgrow Egg Allergy, Study Suggests
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Early new research offers some …
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Sugar
Sugar 'n' Spice Not Always Nice
THURSDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Spice allergy affects up to 3 percent of people and can seriou…
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Quickly
Act Quickly to Beat Mold After a Flood
By Brenda Goodman, MA WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Oct. 30, 2012 -- If you're…
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Shopping
Cell Phone Shopping? You May Be Allergic to Some
By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Nov. 9, 2012 -- If you're all…
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Under
Health Tip: Keep Pollen Under Control
(HealthDay News) -- It's impossible to avoid many types of seasonal pollen, but you can take st…
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Taken
Study: Allergies Need to Be Taken Seriously
FRIDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- The number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations caused …
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Targets
Food Allergies Can Make Kids Targets for Bullies
By Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- As the mother of a child w…
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study
Better Economic Status Tied to Peanut Allergy in Kids: Study
FRIDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Children in more affluent families are more likely to develop pe…
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Halloween
Help Kids Breathe Easier on Halloween
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Allergy and asthma triggers lurk everywhere on Halloween, bu…
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Warming
Global Warming May Double Pollen by 2040
By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Nov. 9, 2012 -- If you're all…
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Treat
'Micro-Stents' May Hold Potential to Treat Glaucoma
By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Tiny devices that allow fl…
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Treat
Jetrea Approved to Treat Eye Condition
THURSDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Jetrea (ocriplasmin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and D…
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Veterans
Undiagnosed Eye Problems Plague Some U.S. Veterans
MONDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Undiagnosed, chronic vision problems are common in U.S. veteran…
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Discontinued
brimonidine, (Alphagan, Alphagan P - Discontinued in the US)
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Brimonidine is is an ophthalmic solution used for the treatment of one …
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Warning
Halloween Warning: Decorative Contact Lenses May Damage Your Eyes
SATURDAY, Oct. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing nonprescription decorative contact lenses that make y…
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Vision
iPads May Help Those With 'Low Vision' Read Better
By Denise Mann WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Nov. 12, 2012 -- iPads and other tabl…
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study
Coffee Might Raise Glaucoma Risk: Study
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 4 (HealthDay News) -- People who drink at leas…
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Unsafe
Eye Docs Must Do More to Spot Unsafe Older Drivers: Study
By Carina Storrs HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Most eye doctors consider…
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