health - "report"

A new report from the federal government shows that prescriptions for antidepressant medications rose from 154 million scripts in 2002 to 170 million in 2005. The written prescriptions were filed after patients talked with physicians in-person or over the phone and did not include refills. The analysis, by the Agency for Healthcare Research [...]

Avoiding a situation like the Chalk River shutdown and the subsequent shortage of medical isotopes requires a better balance between public safety and the health of patients, says a report released Monday.

Researchers have found that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)-a particular class of anti-hypertensive medicines-are associated with a striking decrease in the occurrence and progression of dementia. Scientists from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) report the finding as the first study that clearly shows the association. Using data from the Decision Support System [...]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As much as 5 percent of the population past the age of 70 could develop a type of memory loss known as mild cognitive impairment every year -- far more than previous estimates, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.

No more lighting up at public schools in North Carolina. The Charlotte Observer reported Monday all public schools will be tobacco-free by Friday.

HealthDay - MONDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- Hearing loss among American adultsmay be more common than previously reported, a new study says.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Impotence drugs may help carry cancer-fighting drugs through the brain to treat malignant tumors, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.

CHICAGO -- The use of angiotensin receptor blockers was associated with significant reductions in both the occurrence rate and progression of Alzheimer's disease, researchers here reported.

CHICAGO -- Hormone replacement therapy at midlife has been associated with reduced women's risk of developing dementia in old age, researchers reported here.

Second Quarter 2008 Results Net sales were in the second quarter of 2008, compared to in the second quarter of 2007. The increase in net sales reflects higher average unit prices and higher net uni...