New Plavix Warning: Lack of Effect in Many People

The anti-clotting drug Plavix will get a new "black box" label warning that normal doses don't work for 2% to 14% of patients.

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Cataracts From Antidepressants?

A Canadian study suggests that SSRI antidepressants raise the risk of cataracts by about 15% -- enough to cause 22,000 extra U.S. cataract cases per year.

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Patients Happy With Knee Replacement

A survey shows that one year after knee replacement surgery, 95% of patients were happy with their new knees.

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Seeing an 'A' Raises Test Scores

Simply seeing the letter “A” before an exam might help you improve your grade, but spotting an “F” could make you perform poorly.

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ATVs Behind Spike in Kids' Injuries

Accidents involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have caused “alarming” increases in childhood injuries, often very serious ones, new studies indicate.

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Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare

Some Whole Foods and Frontier brand spices have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination of pepper included in the products.

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Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too?

Occasional high blood pressure readings are often ignored as nothing to worry about, but a new study suggests this episodic high blood pressure is a strong predictor of strokes.

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Onion Cream Treats New Stretch Marks

A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is extract of onion can help to take the redness out of new stretch marks.

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Cancer Deaths Down Since 'War on Cancer'

The U.S. is making gains on at least one war front, the "War on Cancer," according to a new analysis of cancer death statistics.

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Cardiac Catheterizations: Too Many Performed?

A large percentage of patients without known heart disease who undergo invasive cardiac catheterization to check for dangerous artery blockages do not have them, a new study suggests

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