Why the Hepatitis C ‘Cure’ Rate Spiked

Featured March 15, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Hepatitis C “cure” rates increased 21-fold between 2010 and 2015, a new study found. That increase is likely due to a transformation in the available treatments. From

Hep C, Baby Boomers and Testing

Featured March 14, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) In 2015, nearly 86 percent of baby boomers had never been screened for the hepatitis C virus (HCV), a new study found. And that may put them at

Stress May Stretch Your Waistline

Featured March 13, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) People who are stressed out for long periods of time may face a higher risk of becoming obese, according to a new study. In the past, researchers

Sun Safety for Melanoma Survivors

Featured March 12, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Most melanoma survivors reported that they limited their sun exposure, but some said they got suntans and even sunburns, according to a new study. Although melanoma survivors

Thyroid Screening in Pregnancy May Be Unnecessary

Featured March 10, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Treating mildly low thyroid function during pregnancy might not be worth the trouble, according to a new study. That’s because this study found no improvements in infant

Drug Overdoses on the Rise

Featured March 9, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Drug overdose deaths are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Deaths from opioids (painkillers) have been found to account for more than 60

Electronics May Zap Your Pacemaker

Featured March 8, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) from household appliances and electronic devices can interfere with pacemakers when used in close proximity to the body, a new study found. And because pacemakers

How to Help Prevent Heart Failure

Featured March 7, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Lifestyle choices may help prevent heart failure, including a type that’s usually resistant to available therapies, a new study found. Those lifestyle choices included taking a 30-minute walk

Rx for Frequent Nighttime Urination Approved

Featured March 6, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its first treatment for adults who experience nighttime urine overproduction that leads to waking during the night to urinate. The treatment

Alcohol Ads May Reach the Wrong Crowd

Featured March 5, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Young people who aren’t old enough to legally drink alcohol may be seeing alcohol-related ads online, according to a new study. In fact, underage internet users were nearly