Health News

CDC: US swine flu cases rise to nearly 34,000

The United States has nearly half the world's reported swine flu cases.

Blood donors needed as donations dwindle in summer

Donations fall off as people take vacations, but the demand for transfusions does not lessen.

Federal probe finds problems with chelation study

Some doctors involved in the study have been disciplined by state medical boards, and at least three are convicted felons.

Bedbug fears ax Great Sofa Roundup

Last year about 600 couches changed hands.

Government to determine the best tests and treatments

Choosing which treatment or test will work best for a given patient is often a guess.

Safety of diabetes drug questioned

A recent study raised the possibility the synthetic insulin slightly increases risk of cancer.

FDA requires Chantix to have mental health warning

The smoking cessation drug has been linked to depression and suicidal thoughts.