MS pills show promise and risk, studies say
(AP) AP - Tests of the first two oral drugs developed for treating multiple sclerosis show that both cut the frequency of relapses and may slow progression of the disease, but with side effects that could pose a tough decision for patients. 01-21-2010 by eddyhavana Tags pills, promise, risk, show, studies
Rising Heat HealthDay - TUESDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Although many parents already know that changes in the weather can cause their children's asthma symptoms to flare up, a new study backs up their intuition. 09-23-2009 by johnf1106 Tags asthma, flares, healthday, heat, humidity, rising, risk
Afghan junkies risk fueling AIDS epidemic Afghanistan's reputation as the world's leading narcotics supplier is well-known, but in a squalid ruin in Kabul, the country hides a darker secret -- a huge home grown drug addiction problem now on the brink of fueling an HIV/AIDS epidemic. 09-15-2009 by briand2734 Tags afghan, aids, epidemic, risk
CDC: High-risk kids need first H1N1 shots Children with high-risk medical conditions or disabilities should be among the first to be vaccinated against H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised Thursday. 09-07-2009 by tomw661 Tags first, h1n1, high, kids, need, risk, shots
