November 21, 2009
Health
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC
Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu. It's the first cluster of that many cases seen in the U.S.
Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps
New guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.
Comparison of Democratic health care bills
There are key differences between the two versions of health care bills before Congress - one in the House and one in the Senate. Here is a comparison of the two proposals.
Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD
The U.S. Marine Corps is conducting a military experiment to try to predict who's most at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder. Understanding underlying triggers might help reduce the burden of those who return psychologically wounded - if they can get early help.
FDA panel backs safety, benefits of Spiriva
Federal health experts on Thursday brushed off lingering safety questions about a popular inhaler drug and suggested it carry bolder benefit claims.
Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu
Health experts say extraordinary measures against swine flu - most notably quarantines imposed by China, where entire planeloads of passengers were isolated if one traveler had symptoms - have failed to contain the disease.
Study: CT scans rule out heart attacks faster
CT scans are increasingly used to diagnose problems because they give a deep, detailed view inside the body. But they put out a lot of radiation, which may raise a person's chances of developing cancer.
Task force doctor stands by mammogram advice
A member of the independent panel whose new mammogram recommendations have led to confusion defended the task force's report, saying Thursday that it was based on the most up-to-date, accurate information available.
FDA panel backs Pfizer's enhanced vaccine for kids
Federal health experts said Wednesday an updated version of Pfizer's best-selling anti-infection vaccine is safe and effective for infants and toddlers, despite company studies that failed to meet certain goals.
Don't blame fast food: Mummies had heart disease
You can't blame this one on McDonald's: Researchers have found signs of heart disease in 3,500-year-old mummies.