October 24, 2015 FDA panel votes to keep severe warning on Pfizer anti-smoking drug Pfizer Inc failed to convince the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to remove a black box warning on its controversial quit-smoking drug Chantix, with an advisory panel to the agency voting against the removal on Thursday.
October 24, 2015 10 tips for dealing with food allergies in a restaurant For the 15 million people in the United States that suffer from food allergies, dining out can be a stressful experience. Here are 10 tips to help you enjoy a meal without the worry
October 24, 2015 Scientists sound warning after first death from new H10N8 bird flu reported An elderly woman in China is the first person known to have died from a strain of bird flu called H10N8, according to a new report of the case.
October 24, 2015 As smokers spark up e-cigs to quit, traditional aids suffer When Marty Weinstein decided to quit smoking, he took a friend's advice and tried electronic cigarettes rather than government-approved nicotine replacement products.
October 24, 2015 Millions of dollars wasted on flu drug Tamiflu, review finds Researchers who have fought for years to get full data on Roche's flu medicine Tamiflu said on Thursday that governments who stockpile it are wasting billions of dollars on a drug whose effectiveness is in doubt.
October 24, 2015 6 foods to boost your immune system Your immune system plays a key role in overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, your immune health can be compromised by destructive free radicals and oxidative stress from environmental and lifestyle factors.
October 24, 2015 Heart group says e-cigarettes might help smokers quit The American Heart Association's first policy statement on electronic cigarettes backs them as a last resort to help smokers quit. The American Cancer Society has no formal policy but quietly took a similar stance in May.
October 24, 2015 Ask Dr. Stork: What do I do if I start choking when I'm alone? It's great to have a plan if you start choking, because you'll be feeling pure panic.
October 24, 2015 Cities in India have dirtiest air, WHO survey says An effort by the World Health Organization to measure pollution in cities around the world has found New Delhi admits to having the dirtiest air, while Beijing's measurements, like its skies, are far from clear.
October 24, 2015 Jury still out on e-cigarettes as cessation aid, US doctors say There isn't enough evidence yet to say whether e-cigarettes are safe or effective for helping people quit smoking, new U.S. guidelines on tobacco cessation conclude.