WebMD and FDA Newsroom Article Index

March 2012

• Sleep Apnea Linked to Depression
• Health Benefits of Chocolate Growing
• Autism Hits 1 in 88 U.S. Kids, 1 in 54 Boys
• Cancer Deaths Continue to Fall
• Biologic Treatments May Ease Psoriasis
• Treating Clogged Veins Improves MS, Study Says
• 'Pink Slime' Maker Cuts Down Production
• Moderate Drinking Helps Men After Heart Attack?
• FDA Approves Omontys to Treat Anemia in Adults with CKD
• Biologic Drug Lowers LDL Cholesterol
• FDA Approves 'Dry' Nasal Spray for Allergy
• Weight Loss Surgery Puts Diabetes Into Remission
• Popcorn Packed With Antioxidants
• Flu Risk Higher for Workers in Certain Industries
• Acne-ADHD Link?
• FDA Approves LINX System to Treat GERD
• Which Doctors Are Happiest? Healthiest?
• Expert FAQ: Dealing With Excess Body Hair
• Male Pattern Baldness: New Root Cause Found?
• Test May Spot Heart Attacks Before They Happen
• Vitamin E Fails to Prevent Heart Failure
• Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent and Treat Cancer
• The Most Common Cosmetic Surgery in 2011 Was ...
• FDA OKs Generic Boniva for Bone Loss
• New Procedure Makes Hyperhidrosis No Sweat
• Medication Leading Cause of Child Poisoning in U.S.
• Spice, K2 Sending Teens to the Emergency Room
• Deaths From Stomach Bugs Have Risen Since 1999
• Schools Can Say No to 'Pink Slime' Ground Beef
• White Rice Linked to Diabetes Risk
• Imported Foods Causing More Disease
• Topical Gel Treats Precancerous Skin Condition
• Sleep Less, Eat More?
• Generic Lexapro Approved by FDA
• New Cervical Cancer Guidelines: Less Screening
• 5 Dietary Patterns Most Americans Fit Into
• Few Sexually Active Women Get Chlamydia Test
• Are Repeat C-Sections Safer Than Natural Birth?
• U.S. Death Rates Drop 60% in 75 Years
• 1 Sugary Drink a Day May Raise Heart Risk
• Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Have Higher Fail Rates
• Cured Meats May Worsen COPD
• Child Injured on Stairs Every 6 Minutes
• FDA Approves New Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implant
• Heart Failure Death Risk Lower for Women
• Genetic Makeup of Tumors More Complex Than Thought
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Irregular Heartbeat
• Altered Stem Cells Limit Transplant Rejection
• Do Fruits and Veggies Make You More Attractive?
• Longer Use of Alzheimer's Drug May Help Patients
• C. Diff: Is Your Doctor to Blame?
• Surgery Often an Overlooked Option for Epilepsy
• FDA Approves Surfaxin to Prevent Breathing Disorder in Preemies
• Melanoma Patient Tumor Free in T-Cell Clone Study
• Cancer in Colas' Caramel Coloring?
• Can Herbs Fight Asthma?
• Taurine May Help Women's Hearts
• Immaturity Mistaken for ADHD?
• Playground Injuries Often More Serious at Home