FDA Unsure on Cold Medicine for Small Children
The FDA is hesitant to institute a ban on cold medication for young children. Yet some pediatricians say that cold medications for young children do more harm than good.
New Report Differentiates Healthy from Sugary Children's Cereals
A new report confirms what many parents already know: some popular kids' cereals are heavy in sugary ingredients and low on nutrients.
Actress's Death Puts South Korean Spotlight on Cyberbullying
After a high-profile suicide, South Korea has increased its already strict oversight of online behavior.
Will Medicare Crackdown Help Prevent Doctorsa Mistakes?
'Never events' like forgotten sponges and wrong-site surgeries will no longer be covered by Medicare.
German, 2 French share Nobel medicine prize
Three European scientists shared the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for separate discoveries of viruses that cause AIDS and cervical cancer, breakthroughs that helped doctors fight the deadly diseases.French researchers Francoise Barre-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier were cited for their discovery of human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV; while Germany's Harald zur Hausen was honored for finding human papilloma viruses that cause cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women.
Cigarette suit first up in new Supreme Court term
The Supreme Court opens its new term Monday with arguments over limits on lawsuits against tobacco companies.
SC Group to Discuss Worst Case Flu Scenario
Scientists from across South Carolina plan to meet this week in Columbia to discuss how they would handle a massive outbreak of the flu.
Japan experts identify daytime sleepiness gene
Scientists in Japan have identified a gene variant that may be linked to narcolepsy -- a condition marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired vision and muscle weakness.
Aging gays confront unique challenges
Frank Carter was once a globe-trotting professional dancer; his world is smaller now.